A frantic search and rescue mission has been launched in the north east of Edinburgh after a man fell into a water basin near the shore and is yet to be traced.
Emergency services, including the coastguard and a specialist team from the Scottish Fire and Rescue, are currently present at Victoria Quay, Leith, following reports of a man having fallen into a small area of water on Friday night.
Officers received the concerning call around 11:30pm on February 3, and confirmed the man is yet to be traced. A search remains ongoing with specialist crews, with the area around the government building cordoned off.
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Concerned residents captured images of a heavy emergency service presence on Friday night and during the early hours of Saturday, with several boats spotted entering the water.
One local also reported hearing a shout before the incident, followed by a ripple in the water. After the 999 call was made to police, several others reportedly rushed to the area.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 11.25 pm on Friday, 3 February 2023, police were called to a report that a man had fallen in to Victoria Quay Basin (an area of water to the north of the Scottish Government Building), Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh.
"The man has still to be traced despite an extensive search involving police, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and the Coastguard.
"The search will continue this morning and will also include officers from specialist search teams."
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