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Two people dead after diving trip to Loch Fyne in Scotland

Two people have died after a diving trip to a Scottish loch.

Police Scotland said emergency crews were alerted to a report of concern for two divers at Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute at about 3.30pm on Sunday.

The force said a 25-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while the body of a 24-year-old was recovered from the water.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "The deaths are being treated as unexplained and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course."

The coastguard, lifeboat crews, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were also involved in the multi-agency operation.

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A SFRS spokesperson said: "Operations control mobilised two pumps and water rescue resources to assist a multi-agency search and rescue."

One person "was sadly pronounced dead at the scene", they added.

They continued: "Further searches were carried out in the water, and the body of a 24-year-old was recovered.

"Our thoughts are very much with their family, friends, and the wider community at this difficult time.

"Fire crews left the scene around 7.28pm."

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