Ballater Bridge closed as man's body recovered from water
The 61-year-old man's death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.
A body has been recovered from the River Dee at Ballater Bridge.
Emergency services were called to the bridge at 12.15pm on Sunday.
Police said the 61-year-old man's death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.
The bridge remains closed this morning while officers carry out enquiries.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 12.15pm on Sunday, 19 January 2025, the body of a 61-year-old man was recovered from the water at Ballater Bridge, Ballater.
"Enquiries are ongoing into the cause of his death which at this time police are treating as unexplained.
"A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
"Ballater Bridge remains closed at this time."
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