The wife of former Scotland rugby international Scott Hastings has now been missing for several days after going for a swim in the Firth of Forth, her family has said.
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Jenny Hastings was last seen swimming in Wardie Bay, Edinburgh, on Tuesday afternoon but did not return home.
In a statement, the Hastings family said they shared the news “with huge sadness,” adding that Ms Hastings had “struggled with her mental health for a number of years.”
The statement, signed by “Scott, Corey, Daniel, Kerry-Anne & Ian,” read: “We miss our Jenny. She leaves a gaping hole in all our hearts, and we hope she is returned to us safely so we can celebrate her remarkable life.”
A photograph taken in March shows Ms Hastings swimming in Wardie Bay, a location her family described as a “regular and healing place” for her. Six months later, she returned to swim there before going missing.
Full statement from Hastings family
In a statement, the Hastings family said they were “absolutely heartbroken” at the news, adding that Jenny had “struggled with her mental health for a number of years”.
The statement said: “It’s with huge sadness that we write to advise you that Jenny went for a swim in the Firth of Forth on the afternoon of Tuesday September 3 2024, and that the incident is being treated by the police as a high risk missing person case.
“The Hastings family are absolutely heartbroken.
“Jenny and Scott have a huge following of friends from all walks of life including those that work in the media and we ask that at this moment in time we are allowed to grieve privately with family members.”
“For the time being we request that you hold off from messaging us directly and/or posting on any social media until further news.
“We know that you all care for us deeply and as soon as we hear any update from the police we will advise you accordingly.
“We miss our Jenny. She leaves a gaping hole in all our hearts and hope that she is returned to us safely so that we can celebrate her remarkable life.”
The statement is signed “Scott, Corey, Daniel, Kerry-Anne & Ian”.