A 70-year-old man has died after taking unwell at a Scottish swimming pool.
Emergency services raced to Carnegie Leisure Centre in Dunfermline at around 6.30am and the man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.30am on Tuesday, 3 September, 2024, we were made aware of a person having taken unwell in Pilmuir Street area of Dunfermline.
“Emergency services attended and a 70-year-old man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
“The death is being treated as unexplained however there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
"A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”
Jennifer Shields, a spokesperson for Fife Sport and Leisure Trust, said: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by today’s incident at Carnegie Leisure Centre.
"We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the emergency services for their swift response and to our staff for their professionalism during this difficult time.
"We are fully committed to supporting those involved and appreciate the community’s compassion and understanding.”
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