An 11-year-old girl has died after being found in a river at a woodland park in Midlothian. Emergency services had earlier launched a search following reports of concern for a young girl in Gore Glen Woodland Park, near Gorebridge.
Body found in Gore Water
The schoolgirl was located at around 4.25pm on Thursday and pronounced dead at the scene. Her family have been informed.
On Friday, police maintained a cordon around paths passing underneath Shank Bridge, with tape blocking access along the walking route. The bridge carries the A7 road over the Gore Water river, which runs through the park, a beauty spot offering views of the Pentland Hills.
Police statement
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.”
“The body of the girl was found in the Gore Water near to Shank 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.”
