A young teenager tragically lost his life at a popular Scottish beauty spot, sparking an outpouring of heartfelt tributes for the “kind-hearted boy.”
The incident occurred at Bracklinn Falls near Callander in Perthshire on Thursday, 28 May, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene following a report of concern for an individual around 6.45 pm.
Upon arrival, authorities recovered the body of a 16-year-old boy, identified as Charlie Noble, from the water. Police have stated that his death is not considered suspicious, and a formal report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal regarding the incident at the waterfalls on the Keltie Water near Callander in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
Following the tragic event, social media platforms were flooded with tributes from those who knew him. Charlie’s father, Tam Noble, changed his profile picture to a cherished photograph of his son as a tribute.
Friends and family took to social media to express their condolences. Sharee Aitchison, Danielle Dani, Marion Nolan, Vicky Tonner, and Charlene McGuire were among those who shared their heartfelt messages of support for the grieving family.
The teenager’s unfortunate passing marks the 12th water-related fatality in the UK during the recent hot weather period, with temperatures soaring to approximately 24C in Scotland on Thursday. Similar incidents have been reported across various regions, including South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Cornwall, Hampshire, Warwickshire, Cheshire, Pembrokeshire, Lincolnshire, and Lancashire, with the most recent case involving 14-year-old Baltazar L’Quy in the River Thames.
Police Scotland confirmed the details of the tragic event, emphasizing that Charlie Noble’s death is a result of a water-related incident near Callander and expressing condolences to his family.