Man dies in kayaking accident on the River Spey

The 51-year-old was discovered after reports of a capsized kayak

Author: Joe OdberPublished 18th Jul 2022

A man has died after his kayak capsized in the River Spey in Moray.

Emergency services were called to the scene near Fochabers at around 4.45pm on Sunday.

A 51-year-old man was recovered from the water but pronounced dead at the scene.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We were called around 4.45pm on Sunday 17 July to a report of a capsized kayak on the River Spey near Fochabers.

"Emergency services attended and a 51-year-old man was recovered from the water and pronounced dead at the scene.

"Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."

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