Two women have died following a diving trip at Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Emergency services were alerted to a report of concern for two female divers around 3:30 p. m.
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at St Catherines, Cairndow.
A 26-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
After further searches, the body of a 24-year-old woman was recovered from the water, according to Police Scotland.
Coastguard teams from Crinan, Dunoon, Kames, and Inveraray, along with lifeboat crews from Tighnabruich, Campbeltown, and Largs, were dispatched to assist.
A Coastguard helicopter also joined the operation.
Loch Fyne is the longest sea loch in Scotland, extending 40 miles from the Sound of Bute.
It is a popular diving location known for its oysters and seafood.
Police Scotland said the deaths are currently being treated as unexplained, with post-mortem examinations planned.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 3.30pm on Sunday, July 26, 2026, we were called to Loch Fyne at St Catherines, Cairndow, following a report of concern for two female divers.
Emergency services attended and a 26-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Further searches were carried out in the water and the body of a 24-year-old woman was recovered.
The deaths are being treated as unexplained and a post mortem examination will take place in due course."
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: "We were alerted by our emergency service partners at 4.13pm on Sunday, July 26, to Loch Fyne at St Catherines, Cairndow, following a report of concern for two female divers.
Operations Control mobilised 2 pumps and water rescue resources to assist a multi-agency search and rescue. A female was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Further searches were carried out in the water, and the body of a 24-year-old woman was recovered.
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Our thoughts are very much with their family, friends, and the wider community at this difficult time. Fire crews left the scene around 7.28pm."
