Man dies in kayaking accident on the River Spey
The 51-year-old was discovered after reports of a capsized kayak
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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