Teenager who died paddleboarding in Fife named
Alexander McNab was recovered from the water at Lochore Meadows by emergency crews yesterday afternoon.
A 15-year-old boy who died while paddleboarding in Fife at the weekend is being named by officers as Alexander McNab.
He went missing on Saturday before emergency crews recovered his body from the water at Lochore Meadows in Crosshill around 1.20pm yesterday.
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Alexander’s family has released the following statement via Police Scotland:
“Alexander was much loved, caring, adventurous, bold, hard-working, ambitious and always looking out and caring for others.
“He is a much-loved son, brother, grandson, cousin, friend and boyfriend and a big part of his local community.
“Alexander will be forever missed by those that knew him and loved him.
“The family would appreciate privacy at this emotional time.”
Detective Sergeant Duncan Thompson said: “Our thoughts are very much with Alexander’s family at this very distressing time and we have specialist officers supporting them.”