Popular beauty spot cordoned off as man's body found in River Nidd near Harrogate
Emergency services were called to the scene, close to the Nidd Viaduct in Bilton, shortly before 8am Saturday morning.
The body of a white man, believed to be in his 40s, has been found. He is yet to be identified, police have confirmed.
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Hide AdCordons have been put in place as enquiries continue, with police teams, paramedics and firefighter crews on the scene.
The beauty spot area, with the viaduct passing over the River Nidd, is usually popular with dog walkers, cyclists and families and links Bilton with Ripley.
A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: "We would ask that the public please avoid the area.
"Police, ambulance and fire are in attendance at the incident close to the Nidd Viaduct in Bilton.
"Enquiries are ongoing and further updates will be provided when available."