The body of a man has been recovered from the Caledonian Canal following an emergency search.
Fire crews, including a water rescue team, attended Torvean Bridge in Inverness at around 9.40am this morning.
A number of police cars, two fire appliances and two ambulances were also at the scene near the Inverness Rowing Club building.
The emergency services were dispatched after police received reports of a concern for person in the water.
They have now confirmed a 31-year-old man was recovered from the canal.
A police spokeswoman said: “We were made aware of concern for a person in the Caledonian Canal in Inverness shortly after 9.40am on Tuesday, January 16.
“A 31-year-old man was subsequently recovered from the water. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin are aware.
“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
Emergency services attended water rescue in Inverness
The fire service confirmed it was contacted by the ambulance service to assist with the search.
Two appliances and a water rescue boat were sent before 10am.
Crews could be seen working in the water with the rescue boat, with other emergency service personnel in the area.
The two fire appliances, including the one carrying the rescue boat, left the canal just before 11:30am.
Both ambulances also departed from the scene at approximately the same time.
Only two police vehicles remained at the scene.