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| Loch canoeists die after rescue | Loch canoeists die after rescue |
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| A man and his seven-year-old son have died after getting into trouble while canoeing on Loch Maree in Wester Ross. | A man and his seven-year-old son have died after getting into trouble while canoeing on Loch Maree in Wester Ross. |
| The pair had been airlifted to Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. | The pair had been airlifted to Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. |
| Stornoway coastguard said their canoe overturned after they headed out at about midday for a 20 minute trip on the inland loch, south of Ullapool. | Stornoway coastguard said their canoe overturned after they headed out at about midday for a 20 minute trip on the inland loch, south of Ullapool. |
| The alarm was raised when they did not return as expected, and they were lifted from the water by the coastguard's helicopter. | The alarm was raised when they did not return as expected, and they were lifted from the water by the coastguard's helicopter. |
| They have not yet been identified. | They have not yet been identified. |
| Stornoway Coastguard watch manager David Smith said: "Both the boy and his father were wearing buoyancy aids and were located quickly by the helicopter. | |
| "In spite of this and the efforts of the helicopter crew, tragically both the father and son have been pronounced deceased at Western Isles Hospital." | |
| Chief Inspector Michael Coats of Northern Constabulary, said: "This is indeed a tragic accident and at this time our thoughts and sympathies are with the family." | Chief Inspector Michael Coats of Northern Constabulary, said: "This is indeed a tragic accident and at this time our thoughts and sympathies are with the family." |