Body of woman recovered at Scots beauty spot after major search operation

The body of a woman has been recovered at a Scots beauty spot following a major search operation.Emergency services raced to the Den of Finella near St Cyrus in Aberdeenshire after the alarm was raised at around 2pm on Hogmanay.A major water search operation was launched with the coastguard, police, fire crews and the ambulance service all involved.Police Scotland has now confirmed the body of a 53-year-old woman was recovered earlier today.

The Den of Finella is a scenic spot with a 70ft white water drop and a series of plunge pools.It is understood the woman slipped in an area near the waterfall and got into difficulty.

The A92 was closed down to assist with the operation which lasted for more than four hours yesterday.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police recovered the body of a 53-year-old female and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal”.The Coastguard said they sent Montrose, Arbroath, Stonehaven and Aberdeen rescue teams to the incident.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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