A tragic incident unfolded this morning as a 56-year-old man lost his life after being rescued from a river in Scotland. Emergency services sprang into action around 5.15 am, deploying two water rescue boats, two fire appliances, an ambulance, and two special operations response teams to Riverside Drive in Aberdeen. The victim was retrieved from the River Dee and swiftly transported to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities have contacted his next of kin, and while his passing is not considered suspicious, a report will be forwarded to the procurator fiscal.
A Police Scotland spokesperson conveyed, “Around 5.15 am on Monday, 28 October, 2024, we received a report of concern for a 56-year-old man in water at Riverside Drive, Aberdeen.” The spokesperson further added, “Emergency services attended and he was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital, where he died a short time later. His next of kin have been made aware. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
A spokeswoman from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service shared details of their involvement, stating, “We were called to Stonehaven Road in Aberdeen at 5.25 am on Monday. During the water-based accident, we used a rescue board. We dispatched two appliances, one from Altens and one from Aberdeen Central. The stop sign came through at 6.02 am.” Additionally, a spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance mentioned, “We received a call at 05:30 hours to attend an incident on Stonehaven Road, Aberdeen. We dispatched one ambulance and two special operations response teams (SORT) to the scene. One patient was transported to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.”
An unfortunate event like this serves as a reminder of the swift and coordinated efforts of emergency services to respond to distress calls promptly. It also highlights the importance of water safety and the need for caution, especially during early hours. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.