Two young divers — aged 24 and 25 — were found dead after a multi‑agency search at Loch Fyne on Sunday, 26 July 2026. Police say the circumstances are being treated as unexplained and formal examinations are planned to establish the cause of death.
Response and recovery
Emergency services were alerted shortly after 3:30pm to a report of concern for two people in the water near St Catherines, Cairndow, in Argyll and Bute. Coastguard teams and lifeboat crews joined local firefighters to carry out searches across the loch.
Crews located a 25‑year‑old woman who was confirmed dead at the scene. A short time later the body of a 24‑year‑old was recovered from the water. Both fatalities were taken into police care ahead of further inquiries.
Official lines and next steps
Police Scotland said officers attended following the afternoon call and that enquiries are ongoing. A post‑mortem examination will be arranged in due course to establish the cause of death.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it mobilised two pumps and specialist water rescue resources to support a coordinated search. Fire crews left the scene at around 7:28pm. The service expressed condolences to family members and the local community.
- When: Report received at about 15:30 on Sunday, 26 July 2026.
- Where: Loch Fyne, near St Catherines, Cairndow (Argyll and Bute).
- Who responded: Police Scotland, Coastguard, lifeboat crews, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
- Current status: Two fatalities recovered; deaths classified as unexplained pending post‑mortems.
- What happens next: Forensic and medical examinations, followed by police enquiries to determine circumstances.
The incident has drawn notice in the local area and highlights risks associated with diving in cold, deep inland waters. Authorities typically review evidence from scene activity, equipment, witness accounts and medical findings before reaching conclusions.
Police asked anyone with information about the incident to contact officers to assist ongoing enquiries.
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