A body has been found at the River Ericht near to Parkhead Road in Blairgowrie.
Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of Harold Heeley (96), reported missing earlier in the day, have been informed.
The discovery of the body was made at around 10.30am today (December 20).
Tayside Police believed there are no suspicious circumstances around the death and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
