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Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Hunt for missing paddleboarder, 15, ends in tragedy as body pulled from Scots loch
A rescue operation was mounted including the coastguard, police and firefighters TRAGIC Hunt for missing paddleboarder, 15, ends in tragedy as body pulled from Scots loch Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BODY has been found in the search for a missing 15-year-old paddleboarder. Police confirmed a 'male youth' had been found in the water after a rescue team hunt at Lochore Meadows Country Park in Fife. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The boy, 15, was on the water at Lochore Meadows Country Park in Fife when police received a "report of concern" 2 Coastguard, police and fire and rescue teams launched a search before confirming a body had been recovered Force chiefs closed the airspace barring planes, helicopters and drones from flying over the beauty spot after a 'report of concern' for a person on 260-acre Loch Ore. A police spokesman said: 'The body of a male youth was recovered from the water. 'Formal identification has yet to take place however the family of a 15-year-old paddleboarder reported missing have been informed. 'There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.' The alarm was raised over concerns for the teen who had been on the water around 5.25pm yesterday as temperatures in the area hit 20°C. Coastguard teams from three stations and a chopper took part in the operation, supported by cops and firefighters. Police told how 'extensive searches' had been mounted in a bid to find him. Aircraft had been blocked from flying overhead until 9pm tomorrow, while visitors were urged to stay away and a planned gala was shifted to a nearby playpark. Locals paid tribute to the lad online after it was revealed a body had been found. One said: 'Absolutely devastating news. School principal pays touching tribute to teen who died in Meath swimming tragedy 'I was really praying he would be found safe and well, thinking of his family.' Another added: 'Som so sad to hear this, it is just heartbreaking. 'Sending love to the family, I cannot begin to imagine their pain.' And a third said: 'Another one taken too soon.' More than a million visitors use the park each year, with the loch popular for yachting and used as a training site for the University of St Andrews Boat Club. It is also the home of the Scottish Open Water Championships. Paddleboarding has boomed in popularity, with around 100,000 adults taking to the water annually. They stand or kneel on specially made boards or inflatables and use an oar to move and steer using.
Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Airspace shut where rescue teams are searching for missing paddleboarder, 15
Pilots have been warned they could be prosecuted for flying as rescue chopper and teams search STAY AWAY Airspace shut where rescue teams are searching for missing paddleboarder, 15 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PLANES, helicopters and drones have been barred from flying over a beauty spot as rescue teams continue the hunt for a missing 15-year-old paddleboarder. Pilots have been ordered to stay away after police shut the airspace above Lochore Meadows Country Park in Fife where the teenager was last seen. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Paddleboarders use specialist kit to stand up and move using oars 3 The boy, 15, was on the water at Lochore Meadows Country Park in Fife when police received a "report of concern" 3 Coastguard, police and fire and rescue teams are carrying out a search Officers received a 'report of concern' for a person out in the water last night with visitors urged to avoid the area. The call sparked an emergency response from cops, the fire service and coastguard. Police Scotland says temporary measures have been put in place for 'security and safety'. A spokesman said: 'Restrictions apply to all aircraft, including drones. 'You must check if it is legal to fly in your area. 'It is a criminal offence to fly in restricted airspace.' The alarm was raised over concerns for the teen who had been on the water around 5.25pm yesterday as temperatures at the spot near Lochgelly hit 20°C. Coastguard rescue teams from three stations and a chopper have mounted a search operation, supported by police and firefighters. More than a million visitors use the park each year, with the 260-acre loch popular used for yachting and used as a training site for the University of St Andrews Boat Club. It is also the home of the Scottish Open Water Championships. Police say 'extensive searches' are being carried out and 'enquiries are ongoing'. Paddleboarders has boomed in popularity, with around 100,000 adults taking to the water annually. Incredible moment missing Brit castaway Mary Gavin waves desperately at passing ship sparking rescue after 5 days at sea They stand or kneel on specially made boards or inflatables and use an oar to move and steer using. Airspace restrictions will remain in place until 9am tomorrow. A Maritime and Coastguard Agency spokesman said: 'HM Coastguard is assisting Police with the search for a missing person on Loch Ore.'
