Body pulled from Firth of Forth as death probe launched

A body has been recovered from the water near a seaside town in Fife. 

Emergency services were called to Kirkcaldy esplanade on Wednesday morning following reports of a body in the Firth of Forth. 

Police say the death is currently being treated as unexplained. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are currently in attendance in the Esplanade area of Kirkcaldy following the discovery of a body within the water. 

“The death is currently being treated as unexplained and emergency services remain at the scene.”

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