Police launched a search for the 58-year-old, however, his body was discovered near Mochrum Hill
Tributes have been paid to a "gentleman" who was tragically found dead yesterday - 24 hours after being reported missing by his worried family. Veteran Colin McKerrell, who is understood to have served in the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, disappeared in Irvine, Ayrshire, at around 10am on Monday, September 19.
Since the news of his tragic passing, Colin's heartbroken friends have taken to social media to pay their respects.
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