East Lothian dog walker stumbles on 'disgusting' discovery in middle of woods
The Prestonpans resident was on an early stroll with her dog when she happened upon an abandoned motorbike in the middle of the woods.
She made the discovery around 5.20am on Tuesday, August 5 while walking her pet in the green hills area near High Street.
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The local immediately reported the matter to police. The motorbike had been reported as stolen from the Nethershot Road area of Prestonpans on the same date, according to Police Scotland.
Photos show the red and black vehicle leaning against a tree in the woods.
She told Edinburgh Live: "I'm a biker myself and have been through my ride being stolen".
The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, added: "I was just walking my dog prior to work over the hills as I do daily.
"I saw [the motorbike] in the crop of trees and called the police. I just wanted it returned to its owner.
"I've been in that position prior and its disgusting thinking people work hard for what they have and someone thinks they can just take it."
The bike was later returned to its owner.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 5.30am on Tuesday, 5 August, 2025, we received a report of a motorbike found in a wooded area near High Street, Prestonpans.
'The bike had been reported as stolen from the Nethershot Road area of Prestonpans on the same date. The bike was returned to its owner and enquiries are ongoing.'
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