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| Two people dead after Aberdeen beach rescue | Two people dead after Aberdeen beach rescue |
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| A mother and son have died after five people got into difficulty in the sea off Aberdeen beach, police have said. | A mother and son have died after five people got into difficulty in the sea off Aberdeen beach, police have said. |
| The emergency services arrived at 16:45 BST and the group were rescued and taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. | The emergency services arrived at 16:45 BST and the group were rescued and taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. |
| A 37-year-old woman and a six-year-old boy died in hospital, police said. The 13-year-old brother of the little boy, a woman, 25, and a 28-year-old man remain in hospital receiving treatment. | |
| Ch Insp Stewart Mackie described it as a "very tragic incident". | Ch Insp Stewart Mackie described it as a "very tragic incident". |
| He added: "It will undoubtedly bring shock and sadness to the entire city of Aberdeen and further afield. | He added: "It will undoubtedly bring shock and sadness to the entire city of Aberdeen and further afield. |
| "Given the recent weather conditions we'd urge members of the public to take care, especially when near coastal or beach areas." | "Given the recent weather conditions we'd urge members of the public to take care, especially when near coastal or beach areas." |
| He also urged anyone who witnessed the incident to make contact with police by calling 101. | He also urged anyone who witnessed the incident to make contact with police by calling 101. |
| Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said the news was "heartbreaking". | |
| She tweeted: "Tragic, heartbreaking news. My thoughts are with all those involved." | |
| 'Heartbreaking' | 'Heartbreaking' |
| Police are currently making contact with the next of kin of the deceased. Fire crews, HM Coastguard and the ambulance service were involved in the rescue effort. | Police are currently making contact with the next of kin of the deceased. Fire crews, HM Coastguard and the ambulance service were involved in the rescue effort. |
| Eyewitness Emma Anderson was in the area at the time and told BBC News she heard sirens and police told everyone to evacuate the area. | Eyewitness Emma Anderson was in the area at the time and told BBC News she heard sirens and police told everyone to evacuate the area. |
| "Heartbreaking for all involved," she added. | "Heartbreaking for all involved," she added. |