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Police searching river for missing teenager

Newsline Media The search is taking place along the River North Esk near the village of Edzell in AngusNewsline Media
The search is taking place along the River North Esk near the village of Edzell in Angus

A search is under way for a 15-year-old boy who got into difficulty in the River North Esk near the village of Edzell in Angus.

Specialist search teams are searching the area near Gannochy Bridge.

Emergency services were first made aware of the incident at about 17:10 on Saturday.

Police Scotland said emergency crews remained in attendance and searches were ongoing. The teenager's next of kin are aware.

A separate search at the River Dee was launched on Sunday.

Police, firefighters and paramedics were sent to Banchory after a man was spotted in difficulty in the fast-flowing river just after 15:30.

Water rescue units from Aberdeen and Dundee were sent to the scene along with fire crews from Banchory and Aboyne.

Police have confirmed the man has been traced safe and well.