3 dead after another water tragedy near Loch Lomond

A young boy is also fighting for life

Published 25th Jul 2021
Last updated 25th Jul 2021

Three people have died and a young boy is fighting for life in yet another tragedy on Scottish water

Police Scotland have confirmed officers responded to an incident at Pulpit Rock, Ardlui, at Loch Lomond after reports of concerns for people in the water last night.

Tragically three lost their lives - a 29-year-old woman, a 41-year-old man and a nine-year-old boy - while a seven-year-old boy was rushed to hospital in Glasgow in critical condition

A statement from Police reads: "Police were called around 6.40pm on Saturday, 24 July, 2021 following the report of concerns for people in the water near Pulpit Rock, Ardlui.

"A multi-agency operation took place and sadly, three people were pronounced dead at the scene.

"Formal identification has still to take place but the family of a 41-year-old man, 29-year-old woman and 9-year-old boy have been made aware.”

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