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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 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.

A force spokesperson said: “Her death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

Police said her family were aware.


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