Girl, 11, found dead after major search launched at beauty spot
An 11-year-old girl has died after being found in the water at Gore Glen Woodland Park in Midlothian, Scotland. Emergency services conducted a major search operation, and the death is currently being treated as unexplained.
Why it matters
This is a tragic local news event that highlights the risks associated with public water bodies and the emergency response protocols in place for such incidents.
Image source, Google Image caption, Emergency crews searched the Gore Water in Milothian on Thursday
An 11-year-old girl has died after being found in the water at a beauty spot in Midlothian.
A major search operation was launched after concerns were raised for a young 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.
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