Emergency services were called to assist in the search for a potential missing person in the centre of Inverness.
Police, fire and ambulance crews were at the Ness Islands on Friday evening, and appeared to be searching the area.
Reporter Ross Hempseed, who was at the scene, said there are six police cars, a water rescue unit and fire engines all in attendance.
He said emergency services were on the Ness Islands searching the area with torches.
A police spokeswoman said: “Around 9.15pm on Friday, officers received a report of concern for a person on Ness Bank, Inverness.
“Officers attended and it was established to be a false alarm with good intent.”
The fire service confirmed they were called at 9.20pm to assist in the search for a potential missing person.
A spokeswoman said the person was later traced safe and well.
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