An 11-year-old girl has died after being found in the water at a beauty spot in Midlothian.
A major search was launched over reports of concern for the girl in Gore Glen Woodland Park, near Gorebridge, at about 12:40 on Thursday.
The girl’s body was found in the park’s Gore Water, near Shank Bridge, at about 16:25. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Her death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
The force said the girl’s family was aware.
