Scott Hastings spouse lacking newest: Jenny disappeared after swim in Firth of Forth, say ‘heartbroken’ household | EUROtoday

We know that Jenny Hastings went for a swim in Wardia Bay, within the Firth of Forth in Edinburgh on Tuesday, September 3 – however didn’t return to shore.

A ‘report of concern’ was issued relating to Maritime and Coastguard Agency at about 2.45pm on Tuesday, earlier than a helicopter, coastguard rescue groups, lifeboats and different close by vessels opened a search.

But the search was referred to as off at 8:20pm that night, with no signal of Ms Hastings.

On Thursday, the household issued an announcement saying they had been “absolutely heartbroken”, asserting the information of her disappearance “with huge sadness”.

They added that she “struggled with her mental health for a number of years”.

Jenny Hastings has been open about her psychological well being struggles, spearheading constructive psychological well being campaigns up to now with husband Scott.

Seven years in the past, she disappeared for 36 hours whereas she was affected by despair, earlier than going to a police station when she wanted assist to get dwelling.

Ms Hastings has at all times been very open within the media about her psychological well being struggles.

She has campaigned to finish the stigma and encourage these struggling with poor psychological well being to take lively steps to enhance their wellbeing.

In 2017, she spearheaded the 100 Streets Challenge in help of Support in Mind, with husband and rugby star Scott Hastings.

The purpose was for individuals to stroll, jog, or cycle 100 streets, to encourage outside exercise.

“I know I can talk with people and maybe that’s one of the messages we are trying to get out,” Ms Hastings said about the challenge.

“We all can speak with individuals. The stigma is certainly breaking down – even the Royals are speaking about psychological well being.”

Jenny Hastings has “struggled with her mental health for a number of years”, her family said in the statement announcing that she is missing.

Ms Hastings has spoken about her mental health struggles in interviews in the past.

She and Mr Hastings have also previously spearheaded a charity campaign to keep people active and improve their mental wellbeing.

Jenny Hastings has told of previously disappearing from her Edinburgh home for 36 hours while she was suffering from depression.

Seven years ago, she and Scott Hastings told the BBC: “I just had to get away from everyone. I felt I was in everybody’s way and I needed to have some time away myself without telling anyone. I didn’t want to be in contact with anyone.”

She became frightened because she had no way to contact anyone, having left her phone at home, eventually getting help by going to a police station.

Mr Hastings told the broadcaster: “The way she gets out of the low periods within her life is actually to get out and get fresh air.”

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 assertion mentioned: “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”.

The wife of former Scotland rugby international Scott Hastings has been missing for days after she went for a swim in the Firth of Forth, her “absolutely heartbroken” family said.

Jenny Hastings never returned after going swimming in Wardie Bay in Edinburgh on Tuesday afternoon.

In a statement issued on Thursday, The Hastings family announced the news “with huge sadness”, adding that Ms Hastings has “struggled with her mental health for a number of years”.

The statement signed “Scott, Corey, Daniel, Kerry-Anne & Ian” said: “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 Maritime and Coastguard Agency said they received a “report of concern” at about 2.45pm on Tuesday, and a helicopter, coastguard rescue teams, lifeboats and other nearby vessels all took part in a search.

However the agency said the search failed to find anything, and was called off at 8.20pm that evening.