Dad whose son drowned in River Clyde hits out after three deaths at beauty spots in two weeks
The dad of a Scot who drowned in the River Clyde has told how three water deaths in the last ten days have brought him back to the day he lost his own son.
Kayaker Stuart Bailey, 51, was later recovered from the River Spey near Fochabers in Moray on Sunday, July 17, after he capsized. On Saturday July 9, the body of a 24-year-old man was also recovered from the Falls of Falloch near Crianlarich. Duncan told the Record: "This is becoming a tragic trend that needs to end. Every year we see deaths when the weather gets warmer."We can't bear to see any more families go through what we went through. It's so sad and it hurts, my heart goes out to each and every family that has lost a loved one.He continued: "Please, just respect the water and take care.
If you are thinking about going in water, look around to make sure there is water safety equipment that you can use before you get in the water.Top news stories todayid:27549978 Christopher's Saving Lives Campaign has seen water safety equipment installed by the River Clyde in Glasgow and safety signage erected in parks throughout the city. The couple are pushing to have specialised ropes and more safety signs erected by waterways in every council area in Scotland.
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