A man has died after getting into difficulty in the water during an organised scuba diving incident on the Scots coastline.
Emergency crews were rushed to Kinghorn Beach in Fife after receiving the alarm at 9.15am today by a nearby dive boat.
Specialist diving units, a Coastguard helicopter, ambulance crews and police were drafted into the rescue mission.
Images from the scene show the mercy crews assisting with the emergency operation.
Despite their efforts, it has been confirmed the diver has passed away.
Police Scotland said they received a report from the diving boat that the man had gotten into difficulty in the water.
He was recovered but tragically died a short time after.
Inquiries into the death remain ongoing.
A spokesperson said: “Officers received report of a man having gotten into difficulty in the water following an organised dive near Kinghorn Beach at 9.55am on Sunday, April 10.
"The man was recovered from the water but died a short time later.
“Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death are ongoing. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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