THE body of a man has been found in the river Ray at the rear of Moulden Hill Lake.
The find comes just hours after John Shailes, 27, was reported missing in the area.
Wiltshire Police, Wiltshire Search and Rescue and the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service had been searching the lake and surrounding area since lunch time.
Formal identification has not yet been completed but the family of John Shailes have been informed of this development.
Inspector Paul Hawkins said: "We are investigating the circumstances of the death and are still appealing for information from anyone who saw John yesterday evening."
John was out with friends last night and had been drinking at the Tawny Owl Pub,Taw Hill.
He and friends then went to Moulden Hill Lake and he was last seen in the area at approximately 8pm.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101.
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