Girl, 11, found dead in river at beauty spot as police investigate death
An 11-year-old girl has died after emergency services discovered her in a river at a woodland park in Midlothian.
A search operation was conducted earlier following reports of concern for a young girl in Gore Glen Woodland Park, near Gorebridge.
Police confirmed that the schoolgirl was found at around 4:25 pm on Thursday and that she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her family has been informed and is being supported by the police.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said, ‘We were notified of concern for an 11-year-old girl in the Gore Glen area, near Gorebridge, at around 12:40 pm on Thursday, August 6.
‘The girl’s body was found in the Gore Water near Shanks Bridge around 4:25 pm.
‘She was pronounced dead at the scene, and her family has been informed. Her death is being considered unexplained, and inquiries are ongoing to determine the full circumstances.’
A small river runs through the park, which is a scenic spot with views of the Pentland Hills to the south of Edinburgh.
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