Body found in Selkirk
POLICE have confirmed that the body of a fisherman was found around lunchtime today in the Ettrick Water.
The discovery was made near the footbridge between Bannerfield and the town's swimming pool just before noon.
A police spokesman said: "Lothian and Borders Police responded to The Cauld, near Ettrickhaugh Road in Selkirk at around 11.40am on Tuesday 2nd October after the body of a male was found within the water.
"The body was recovered around 2.40pm and enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding this death."
This article appeared in Border Telegraph 02 Oct 12
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