Update after emergency crews spotted at River Leven incident
After being alerted to the incident, officers, alongside HM Coastguard teams and fire crews, rushed to the area.
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However, it is now understood that emergency crews were alerted to a 'false call' made with 'good intent'.
During the incident, we reported how several locals took to social media to report that 'loads' of emergency teams had swarmed the area.
In a Facebook post, one person claimed that they heard 'lots of sirens'. Another wrote: "15 emergency units and a fireboat sped through Renton."
A third said: "Loads of different types of search and rescue down at St Martins (St Martins of Tours Catholic Church on Main Street, Renton)."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 4pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, we received a report of concern for a person potentially in the water near Place of Bonhill in Renton."
A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: "HM Coastguard assisted Police Scotland with reports of an individual in the water near the River Leven today, July 2, at around 4.15pm.
"A Coastguard helicopter was tasked."
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.
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