Investigation launched into 'unexplained' death of man discovered on Scots shore

The body of a 47-year-old man was recovered at the scene.

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An investigation has been launched after a man was found dead on a East Lothian shoreline.

Emergency services were called to a section of the shore between Belhaven and Marine Court near Dunbar around 11.25am on Sunday following reports of concern for a person.

The body of a 47-year-old man was recovered at the scene.

An investigation is ongoing, and the death is being treated as unexplained.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.25am on Sunday, February 16, 2025, officers were called to the shore between Belhaven and Marine Court, Dunbar, following a report for a concern for person.

“Emergency services attended, and the body of a 47-year-old man was recovered.

“The death is being treated as unexplained, and enquiries are ongoing.”

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