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Daily Record
16-06-2025
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People evacuated from water after body find as police launch death probe
It comes after a number of incidents in and around Scots waters in recent weeks. A police probe has been launched after the body of a man was pulled from the water by officers at the weekend after the alarm was raised by a member of the public. The concerned stranger raised the alarm and the grim find was made yesterday, Sunday, June 15, 2025, by officers when they went to investigate. Wales Online reports South Wales Police worked alongside lifeboat, ambulance and fire services to recover a man's body from the water outside Channel View Leisure Centre. Identification has not yet taken place and though his death is not believe to be suspicious, there is an ongoing investigation into the circumstances. The River Taff and Cardiff Bay were closed off and those taking part in water sports in the area were asked to leave the water during their recovery operation. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "We can confirm a man's body was recovered from the water in Cardiff Bay following a call from a member of the public at 11.52am on Sunday, June 15. "Enquiries are ongoing to identify the body and officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man's death. At this time there is doesn't appear to be anything suspicious however the investigation is ongoing." It comes amid a number of incidents around Scottish waters over the last few weeks. An investigation has been launched after what is believed to be human remains were found. Police Scotland are probing the grim discovery, which was made at around 10.45am at Prestwick Beach, in South Ayrshire, on Tuesday, June 10. And a warning was issued to Scots beauty spot visitors after mountain rescue teams were called out to three incidents in recent weeks - one of which was fatal. The body of student Marwan Saliaman Al Balushi was pulled from the water at the Devil's Pulpit, at Finnich Glen, near the bottom on Conic Hill in Stirlingshire. The 21-year-old Strathclyde University student, who was from Oman, died in the water on Wednesday, May 21, while at the location with friends. Just six days after the tragedy, on Tuesday, May 28, Lomond Mountain Rescue Team had to return. And the following day, a spokesperson warned of the deep pools with hazards not 'visible from the surface'. The spokesperson said: "Whilst we may have been quieter on social media, three of the recent callouts have been at Finnich Glen (The Devils Pulpit). "We understand the wish to visit this beautiful and interesting geological feature but would highlight that in addition to the parking/road traffic issues ~ there is no easy access to the gorge itself. "The main gully steps has suffered a further collapse and would not be recommended. In addition, the gorge edge has a number of areas that are loose and actually overhang the gorge. "Despite the recent dry spell leading to an apparently low water level, there are a number of deep (2m to 3m depth) pools that can contain entrapments hazards that are not visible from the surface. "If visiting, please consider the potential consequences of a slip, wear appropriate footwear and above all stay safe."
Daily Record
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Record
Devil's Pulpit warning after student's body pulled from water in three recent incidents
Lomond Mountain Rescue Team were called again to the Devil's Pulpit on Tuesday, just six days after Marwan Saliaman Al Balushi drowned at the beauty spot. A warning has been issued to the public visiting a Scots beauty spot after mountain rescue teams were called to three incidents there in recent weeks, with the body of a student pulled from the water on one occasion. Lomond Mountain Rescue Team returned to the Devil's Pulpit on Tuesday, May 28, just six days after Marwan Saliaman Al Balushi drowned at the beauty spot. The latest medical emergency was reported at Finnich Glen, near the bottom on Conic Hill in Stirlingshire. The crew worked with a ranger from the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and family members to transport the latest casualty on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance. No more information is available on their condition at this stage. On Wednesday morning a spokesperson for Lomond Mountain Rescue Team issued a warning over the deep pools with hazards not 'visible from the surface' at the Devil's Pulpit. They said: "Whilst we may have been quieter on social media, three of the recent callouts have been at Finnich Glen (The Devils Pulpit). "We understand the wish to visit this beautiful and interesting geological feature but would highlight that in addition to the parking/road traffic issues ~ there is no easy access to the gorge itself. "The main gully steps has suffered a further collapse and would not be recommended. In addition, the gorge edge has a number of areas that are loose and actually overhang the gorge. Despite the recent dry spell leading to an apparently low water level, there are a number of deep (2m to 3m depth) pools that can contain entrapments hazards that are not visible from the surface. "If visiting, please consider the potential consequences of a slip, wear appropriate footwear and above all stay safe." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. It comes after the body of Strathclyde University student Marwan was tragically recovered on Wednesday, May 21. The 21-year-old student from Oman was enjoying a day out with friends when disaster struck. It is understood Marwan attempted to cross a deeper section of the current and drowned. One friend tried to desperately save Marwan by jumping into the water to save him. Sadly despite their best efforts Marwan was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services.
