A tragic incident occurred at a popular beauty spot near Callander, Scotland, where a teenage boy lost his life, marking the 12th water-related death in the UK during the recent heatwave. Medics and police swiftly responded to Bracklinn Falls following a report of concern for a person around 6:45 pm on Thursday. The body of a 16-year-old boy was recovered from the water.
Authorities confirmed that the boy’s death is not considered suspicious, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal after the incident at the waterfalls on the Keltie Water near Callander, situated in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
The recent spell of hot weather saw temperatures soaring above 35C in parts of England, while Scotland experienced highs of around 24C on the same day. The surge in hot weather has attracted many to indulge in open water swimming, leading to several unfortunate fatalities in various regions across the UK.
As forecasters predict, heavy rain is expected to hit parts of the UK on Saturday, following a record-breaking period of hot weather. Despite Friday’s temperatures remaining above average, with potential highs in the late 20s in southern and eastern regions, the Met Office anticipates a shift in weather patterns with periods of rain and intermittent sunshine.
According to Met Office spokesperson Grahame Madge, Saturday will witness heavier rain moving into western areas, including potential thundery showers in parts of Northern Ireland. Sunday is likely to bring a mix of sunshine and showers across the UK.
The recent heatwave resulted in an additional billion liters of water consumption across London and the South East over the bank holiday weekend compared to the same period in 2025, as reported by Thames Water.