Teenager dies in water tragedy at Forth Valley beauty spot

A 16-year-old boy has died after a tragedy at a Forth Valley beauty spot

The body of a 16-year-old boy was recovered from the water at Bracklinn Falls, near Callander, on Thursday evening.

It is understood the tragic youngster is from the Falkirk area.

Local residents reported see a major emergency response, including two helicopters, a fire engine, several ambulances and police vehicles shortly before 7pm.

The tragedy occurred at Bracklinn Falls, near Callander. Pic: Donald MacLeodplaceholder image
The tragedy occurred at Bracklinn Falls, near Callander. Pic: Donald MacLeod

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.45pm on Thursday, May 28, we received a report of a concern for a person at Bracklinn Falls, Callander.

“Emergency services attended and the body of a 16-year-old boy was recovered from the water.”

The spokesperson said the death is not being treated as suspicious, but that a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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