Cove_Sheep Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Aberdeen Beach Incident - Update Around 4.45pm today (Saturday 20th August) emergency services were alerted to a number of persons in difficulty in the water at Aberdeen beach. Personnel from Police Scotland, HM Coastguard, Scottish Fire and Rescue and Ambulance Service attended the scene and rescued five people from the water, transferring them to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Very sadly, a 37 year-old woman and a 7 year-old boy died in hospital. A 13 year-old boy, 25 year-old woman and 28 year-old man remain in hospital for treatment. Officers are currently liaising with the next of kin; further information will be issued once they are fully informed. Chief Inspector Stewart Mackie said: "This is a very tragic incident which has resulted in a woman and young boy sadly losing their lives - it will undoubtedly bring shock and sadness to the entire city of Aberdeen and further afield. As we work with partners to establish the full circumstances of today's events, we urge anyone who witnessed the incident or perhaps have information that could assist, to make contact with Police via 101" "Given the recent weather conditions we'd urge members of the public to take care, especially when near coastal or beach areas." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Awful news http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-37142490 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fishcumnock Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Terrible news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilser Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Heartbreaking. I was down there with my family last week when the tide was out - it's so different and dangerous when the tide's in and the wind's up. Awful beyond belief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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