Joint FAI to take place into two drowning deaths in Scotland
Ruaridh Stevenson, 39, from Cupar, Fife was a director of a company which offered 'canyoning' experiences on Scottish rivers who died in 2024 after attempting to help a client who had got into difficulty in Dollar Glen in Stirlingshire.
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An FAI is mandatory in the case of his death, as it occurred during the course of his employment, while a decision to hold one into the death of Kayden Weir is discretionary.
Outdoor Pursuits Scotland Ltd was fined £10,000 in 2024 for failings which led to the death of the latter.
Given the similar nature of their deaths a joint FAI will be take place, and a preliminary hearing will be held on September 2, 2025 at Falkirk Sheriff Court
Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on fatalities investigations for COPFS, said: 'The Lord Advocate considers that the deaths of Ruaridh Stevenson and Kayden Walker occurred in similar circumstances, both deaths occurring while they were engaged in water based outdoor activities.
'The lodging of the First Notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the Sheriff.
'The families of Ruaridh and Kayden will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.'
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