Police have confirmed that the body of a 49-year-old woman has been found on the beach in Stevenston.
The discovery was made on the evening of Tuesday, May 24.
The death is currently being treated as unexplained, but police say they do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.
Enquiries are still ongoing and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers were called to Stevenson beach at around 5pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 following the sudden death of a 49-year-old woman.
"The death is currently being treated as unexplained but there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances and enquiries are ongoing.
"A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
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