First picture of Scottish teen who died while paddle-boarding as tributes paid
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A teenager who died at a Scottish loch has been named locally as Alexander McNab.
Alexander, 15, was found in the water at at Lochore Meadows in Crosshill, Fife, around 1.20pm on Sunday afternoon.
The teenager was reported missing on June 28 after going paddle boarding. Police banned the use of aircraft and drones at the beauty spot after the search was launched at around 5.25pm.
His family have been informed. 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.
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'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.'
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