Man, 19, dies after getting into difficulty in River Tweed
A MAN has died after getting into difficulty in the River Tweed.
Police say the 19-year-old was recovered from the water near Innerleithen yesterday afternoon (Sunday).
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concern for a person in the River Tweed near Innerleithen shortly after 1.05pm on Sunday, November 28.
“A 19-year-old man was subsequently recovered from the water. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin are aware.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
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