Police, emergency services, firefighters and coastguard crews rushed to the scene following a report of concern for a woman in the water yesterday evening.
Police confirmed a woman was pronounced dead at Banff Beach. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.
A 69-year-old woman has died at Banff beach.
Police, emergency services, firefighters and coastguard crews were sent to the scene around 6:30pm yesterday, Friday, June 21.
Police said they were called following a report of concern for a woman in the water.
Officers have confirmed that a 69-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The death is being treated as unexplained, however, there do not appear to be suspicious circumstances.
Woman dies at Banff beach
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police received a report of concern for a woman in the water at Banff beach around 6.20pm on Friday, 21 June, 2024.
“Emergency services attended, however the 69-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The death is being treated as unexplained but there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.”
