Police believe they have recovered the body of a missing young Glasgow woman from the River Clyde.
The tragic find is believed to be Lexi Carmichael, 21, who was first reported missing on Wednesday, December 11.
The discovery was made on Monday and comes after weeks of officers searching the stretch of water and other locations in the city.
Police previously tracked down her last movements to St Vincent Street in the city centre heading in the direction of Queen Street.
But today, the force said they had told her family of the discovery. Formal identification is still to take place and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
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Tributes poured in on social media.
Irene McCusker said: "Tragic. Such a young life, gone too soon. RIP."
Murray Nix said: "Thoughts are with her family and friends at this time of such sadness and grief."
Sandra Harvie said: "Thinking of Lexi's family at this sad time. RIP sweetheart."
Stacey Barrett added: "Absolutely heartbreaking. Thoughts and prayers are with the Carmichael family. Rest in peace Lexi."
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police Scotland can confirm that the body of a woman was recovered from the River Clyde in Glasgow on Monday, January 6.
"Formal identification is yet to take place, however, it is believed to be 21-year-old Lexi Carmichael, who was last seen on Wednesday, 11 December 2019.
"Her family has been made aware.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
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