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Body recovered from sea near Portpatrick

The body of a man has been recovered from the water near Portpatrick following reports of a person in the water.

Police, coastguard rescues crews and a coastguard helicopter were deployed after emergency services were alerted at about 07:15 on Sunday morning.

Police said the death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.

They added that a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

HM Coastguard said rescue teams from Portpatrick, Stranraer, Ballintrae and Drummore took part in the search.


BBC News

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