A 'brilliant' neurosurgeon found dead in a Scots loch has been hailed by patients and colleagues he selflessly helped as a loss for the world.
Michael Fitzpatrick disappeared from his house in Cumbernauld at around 5pm on Sunday, November 13. A frantic search was launched for the 58-year-old, who was a consultant neurosurgeon in Edinburgh, but his body was found in Banton Loch, Kilsyth, at around 3.35pm on Saturday, November 19.
Devastated patients told how Michael helped rid them of 'crippling' pain, while ex-colleagues said they 'loved every second' of working with him. Michael's former secretary Ann Docherty posted a heartfelt message on Facebook.
