Man dies after being pulled from water at Lochore Meadows in Fife

The 20-year-old was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

A young man has died in hospital after getting being pulled from the water at a Fife beauty spot.

Keivan Ulhaq had been visiting the Lochore Meadows on Saturday evening, but got into difficulty while swimming.

The 20-year-old, from Cowdenbeath, was rescued from the water by a group of people in a nearby boat, who gave him CPR as they waited for emergency services to arrive.

A young man has died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the water at a Fife beauty spot.

Police Scotland confirmed that they were called to the scene at around 6pm, and said Keivan had been taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Around 6pm on Saturday, police were called to a report that a 20-year-old man had gotten into difficulty in water at Lochore Meadows and had been pulled out.

“He was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment but died a short time later.”

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