11-Year-Old Girl Found Dead After Search at Midlothian Scenic Spot
An 11-year-old girl was discovered dead in Gore Water at Gore Glen Woodland Park in Midlothian after a Thursday afternoon search, with police labeling the death unexplained.
Concern for an 11-year-old girl prompted a large-scale search in Gore Glen Woodland Park, Midlothian, at roughly 12:40 on Thursday. The operation, coordinated by police, concluded when rescuers located her body in the park’s Gore Water close to Shank Bridge at about 16:25, where she was declared dead. Police described the death as unexplained and have launched inquiries to determine the circumstances, informing the girl’s family.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent two appliances just before 16:30, while the Scottish Ambulance Service provided two ambulances, a special operations team and a critical-care paramedic. The site, historically the location of Scotland’s first large-scale gunpowder mill established in 1794 and later used to power ten waterwheels, is now a frequented walking area offering views of the Pentland Hills.
Why it matters
The incident raises safety concerns for families using popular outdoor recreation areas.
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