Key Points
- A body has been discovered in the River Clyde during the search for a missing man.
- Two dogs belonging to the missing man were found abandoned near the riverbank earlier.
- Emergency services recovered the body from the water in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire.
- Police are treating the death as unexplained pending formal identification.
Cambuslang (Glasgow Express) February 5, 2026 – A body has been recovered from the River Clyde in the ongoing search for a missing man whose two dogs were found abandoned nearby, according to reports from the Daily Record and other outlets.
Emergency services were called to the scene near Cambuslang after the dogs were discovered on Tuesday, prompting concerns for their owner’s welfare. The grim discovery came during a specialist search operation along the riverbank.
What happened during the search operation?
Police Scotland launched an extensive search following the discovery of the dogs, believed to belong to 45-year-old David Thomson from the local area, as reported by the Daily Record. Divers and underwater units were deployed along stretches of the River Clyde.
As reported by Graeme Dinneen of Daily Record, the body was pulled from the water yesterday afternoon, with formal identification still underway.
Who was the missing man and how were the dogs found?
The missing man was last seen in the Cambuslang area several days prior to the dogs being located tied to a fence near the river. Local residents raised the alarm after spotting the animals, leading to a welfare check.
What condition were the dogs in?
According to STV News, the dogs appeared distressed but unharmed and have since been taken into care by the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA).
What are police saying about the investigation?
Police have stated there are no suspicious circumstances at this stage but enquiries continue to establish the full facts. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Next steps involve post-mortem examinations and formal identification to confirm the deceased’s identity and circumstances surrounding the death, as covered by BBC Scotland.
