Two dead after diving trip at Scottish loch

Police were called to a "report of concern" for two divers at St Catherines on Loch Fyne

Two people, aged 24 and 25, have died after a diving trip at a Scottish loch.

Police Scotland said officers were called to a "report of concern" for two divers at Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute, at about 15:30 on Sunday.

A 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident at St Catherines, Cairndow.

The body of the 24-year-old was found in the water after further searches.

A HM Coastguard helicopter and rescue teams from Crinan, Dunoon, Kames and Inveraray joined the search.

Lifeboats from Tighnabruich, Campbeltown and Largs were also sent the scene.

Loch Fyne extends 40 miles (65km) from the Sound of Bute and is the longest sea loch in Scotland.

It is a popular diving location and known for its oysters and seafood.

Keith Waugh, from a local diving club, said it was usually "incredibly safe" and many divers use the area as a training site.

He said the water near St Catherines, known as Seal Reef, has a reef near the surface and a small speedboat at the bottom.

Waugh, who has been diving for decades, said: "We usually explore the reef and see what fish might be there, and zig-zag to the surface.

"The reef starts really close to the surface so it's ideal as a training experience."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "The deaths are being treated as unexplained and a post mortem examination will take place in due course."