Boy, 15, dies in river incident in Glasgow on hottest day
People had flocked to beauty spots around the country on Saturday as Scotland saw soaring temperatures.Forecasters said it was the hottest day since June 2023, with the Met Office recording the heat at 32.2C at Aviemore in the Highlands.A temperature of 32C has only been recorded on six previous occasions in Scotland since 1961.
The death of the 15-year-old boy in Glasgow is understood to be accidental.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Emergency services attended and around 23:30 the body of a male was recovered from the water. "Inquiries are ongoing, however, the death is not being treated as suspicious."Meanwhile, two fire engines and two water rescue teams were sent to Campsie Glen waterfall car park to the incident with the 63-year-old woman.Police Scotland's spokesperson added: "Emergency services attended and the woman died at the scene. Her family is aware."The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."
Unsettled conditions
The run of hot sunny days was officially classed as a heatwave on Friday.Met Office criteria states that the temperature must reach 25C for three consecutive days in the same area to qualify.Police urged people to take care outdoors while NHS Scotland advised people to stay safe by ensuring they drink water and are protected from the sun.It comes as several large outdoor events took place around the country including the Tiree Music Festival, the Island Games in Orkney and TRNSMT in Glasgow.Sunday has brought slightly cooler weather before more unsettled conditions move in at the start of next week.
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