A 71-year-old woman has died at Perth Leisure Pool after taking ill.
Emergency services were called to the facility on Glasgow Road just before 11am on Friday morning.
A woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police treating death as unexplained
Police are treating the death as unexplained.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.55am on Friday, 6 October, 2023, we were made aware of a person having taken unwell at a premises on Glasgow Road, Perth.
“Emergency services attended and a 71-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The death is being treated as unexplained but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”
A police van and private ambulance remained outside the facility on Friday lunchtime.
A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call today at 10.11 to attend an incident at Perth Leisure Pool.
“An ambulance and a paramedic response unit were dispatched to the scene.”
Perth Leisure Pool closes immediately
The leisure pool, which is managed by Live Active, closed immediately after the incident.
An announcement was made on Friday on its Facebook page.
The pool is one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions and also includes a gym and health suite.
A spokesperson for Live Active Leisure said “It is with great sadness that we can confirm that a customer has died after taking unwell at Perth Leisure Pool today, our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.
“As a mark of respect Perth Leisure Pool will remain closed today.
“We will reopen tomorrow, Saturday October 7 at 10am.
“The gym will be open from 8am.”
