An 11-year-old girl was found dead in the water at Gore Water in Midlothian on Thursday afternoon, following a large-scale search operation. Police were alerted around 12:40 p.m. after concerns were raised for the welfare of a young girl in Gore Glen Woodland Park, near Gorebridge.
Emergency services, including the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, were dispatched to the scene. The girl's body was discovered in the park's Gore Water, near Shank Bridge, at approximately 4:25 p.m. She was pronounced dead at the location.
A police spokesperson stated that the death is currently being treated as unexplained and that inquiries are underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident. The family of the girl has been informed.