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Iona Young

Edinburgh shore tragedy as body found and family of young man made aware

A body has been found at a beauty spot in Edinburgh and the family of a young man who was reported missing has been made aware.

A large emergency service presence including police, the Scottish Fire Service and ambulances were in attendance at the Shore from 6am on Wednesday, June 14 until the mid-afternoon.

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Police have now confirmed that a body was discovered and formal identification is yet to take place but there are no apparent suspicious circumstances.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 12.30 pm on Wed 14 June the body of a man was discovered at The Shore."

They added: "Formal identification has yet to take place, but the family of Zyrynyl Melendres, 23, reported missing, has been made aware. There are no apparent suspicious circumstances."

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