A man’s body was discovered in an Aberdeen river, prompting police to seek public help in understanding the circumstances surrounding his death
The man, who was 61 years old, hasn’t been named yet. His body was located in the water near the Aberdeenshire bridge around 12:15 PM on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Police say they don’t think his death is suspicious, but they’re treating it as unexplained. The bridge was closed for a while as they investigated.
Photos from the scene show the cordon extending to nearby flats, with police and ambulance crews present on Monday morning.
Officers are eager to talk to anyone who might have seen something that could help. They want to piece together what happened.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said they’re continuing their inquiries and would like to hear from anyone who was in the area between Saturday evening and Sunday.
If you were in the town or just passing through and noticed anything unusual, please reach out. You can contact Police Scotland at 101, mentioning incident number 1177 from Sunday, January 19, 2025.
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