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Emergency services race to Scots river amid concern for pensioner in water

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Officers received a report of a concern for a 77-year-old man in the water at the river, near Strathtay in Perthshire, at around 5.30pm on Sunday.

The river burst it's banks earlier today following heavy rainfall in the area.

Mercy crews currently remain in attendance. Fire crews have two appliances, as well as a boat team in attendance. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!Another added: "There is also an army vehicle and truck with boats and cops and fire engines all on their way to the scene."

 

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