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Girl, 11, dies in river at Cornish beauty spot

Police were called after reports of concern for a person in the water and the girl was pronounced dead at the scene, officers said.

Girl, 11, dies in river at Cornish beauty spot
Girl, 11, dies in river at Cornish beauty spotPolice were called after reports of concern for a person in the water and the girl was pronounced dead at the scene, officers said.The girl died in the River Lynher at Antony in Cornwall (Alamy/PA)

An 11-year-old girl has died after an incident in the water at a beauty spot in Cornwall.

Emergency services were called to Wacker Quay on the River Lynher near Torpoint at about 6pm on Saturday following concerns for a person in the water, police said.

Officers said the girl, from South Devon, was recovered and given emergency treatment but was confirmed dead at the scene.

A spokeswoman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Her next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”