Girl, 11, found dead in a river at Gore Glen Woodland Park after search
Police were called just after noon yesterday (Picture: Google)
An 11-year-old girl has died after emergency services found her in a river at a woodland park in Midlothian.
A search operation had earlier taken place after reports of concern for a young girl in Gore Glen Woodland Park, near Gorebridge.
Police confirmed the schoolgirl was found at around 4.25pm on Thursday and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her family are aware and being supported by police.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ‘We were made aware of concern for an 11-year-old girl in the Gore Glen area, near Gorebridge, around 12.40pm on Thursday, August 6.
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‘The body of the girl was found in the Gore Water near Shanks Bridge around 4.25pm.
‘She was pronounced dead at the scene, and her family are aware. Her death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.’
A small river runs through the park, which is a beauty spot with views of the Pentland Hills to the south of Edinburgh.
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