A major search has been launched following reports of concern for a woman in the water at Wardie Bay in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were alerted around 2.45pm this afternoon.
It is understood from locals that the woman was a member of a swimming club and was reported missing following a head count.
Police officers and members of HM Coastguard attended the scene off Lower Granton Road and a search and rescue helicopter was also dispatched.
The RNLI’s inshore lifeboats from Kinghorn and South Queensferry are also supporting the search.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concern for a woman in the water near Wardie Bay, Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh around 3.05pm on Tuesday, 3 September, 2024.
“Emergency services are in attendance.”
A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: “HM Coastguard is coordinating the search for a woman in the water at Wardie Bay, Edinburgh.
“A report of concern was raised at about 2.45pm on 3 September.
“The RNLI’s inshore lifeboats from Kinghorn and South Queensferry are supporting, as well as nearby vessels. Police Scotland has been alerted.”
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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
