Family pays tribute to 7-year-old girl who drowned in Perthshire river
Freya Skene came into difficulty near Dunkeld on Monday evening.
Last updated 8th Jul 2020
A 7-year-old girl who drowned in a Perthshire river has been named as Freya Skene.
She came into difficulty in a waterfall near Dunkeld on Monday evening and later died in hospital.
Her family said: "We had to say goodbye to our best friend, our life, our world, our everything. Freya and I were in a freak accident that had us pulled down multiple waterfalls.
“I was lucky to survive but sadly our poor baby girl passed away. Freya was a cheeky little devil who we loved so much. She was our little guardian angel.
“Our family are so grateful for all of the support we have received. However, we now ask that we are given time to grieve for Freya in peace.”
Detective Chief Inspector Ray Birnie of Dundee CID said: "Our sincere condolences are with Freya's family, community and all those affected by this absolutely tragic accident.
“I would like to recognise the efforts of the emergency responders who attended the scene and also the medical staff who later battled to save Freya.
“I would also like to thank the witnesses who came forward to us with information.
"We continue to provide support to Freya's family. I would like to stress that the family have requested that their privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time."
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