Body of Jenny Hastings found in Firth of Forth after swimming accident

Jenny Hastings, a 60-year-old woman, was reported missing on September 3, 2024, after she went wild swimming at Wardie Bay near Edinburgh. Her body was discovered four days later, approximately five miles from the location where she disappeared. The police confirmed that the body was that of Mrs. Hastings and stated that her death was not suspicious. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal for further investigation. The Hastings family released an emotional statement highlighting Jenny's struggles with mental health, which had been ongoing for several years. They indicated that she had previously battled severe depression and had made attempts on her own life. The family expressed their heartbreak over her passing and noted that she had chosen to swim in the Firth of Forth, a place she found healing, during a time of distress. Jenny Hastings was classified as a high-risk missing person due to her mental health history. Her husband, Scott Hastings, a former Scotland rugby international, has been an advocate for mental health awareness alongside his wife. The couple had worked with Support in Mind Scotland, a charity focused on mental health issues. The tragic incident has raised awareness about the importance of mental health support and the challenges faced by individuals struggling with such issues. The Hastings family hopes that sharing Jenny's story will encourage others to seek help and understand the complexities of mental health struggles.