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Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Mum of boy who died in River Kelvin pays tribute to 'forever 15' son
Emilis Vanagas died in the river in Glasgow on July 12. The mum of a teenage boy who died in a river in Glasgow said "her heart is broken" in a moving tribute to her son. Emilis Vanagas, 15, died in the River Kelvin near Maryhill Road on July 12. Emergency services including a rescue helicopter were called to the river in the west of the city at 6.40pm. The schoolboy was pulled from the water after a five-hour search. His death is not being treated as suspicious. His mum Daiva Daivute, from Maryhill, led the tributes to her son who had celebrated his 15th birthday last month. She said: "My heart is broken, my dear son. "I am very proud of him, the light of my life that went out too soon. "We are very sad that his life ended so tragically. He still had a lot to do in his life, we will miss him very much. "I would do anything to get him back in our lives. "Always re membered and never forgotten. Forever 15." The circumstances behind how the teenager, known as "Emz" to pals, ended up in the water remain unclear. Devastated loved ones took to social media to hail the youngster "a hero". Emilis' aunt, Ema Kaftanikaitė said: "Our family is heartbroken. We lost my beloved nephew Emilis far too soon – he was only 15 years old. "His life was full of love, laughter, and dreams that will now remain unfulfilled. No parent should ever have to bury their child. "We want to give him the farewell he deserves – with love, dignity, and peace. Rest in peace, sweet Emilis – we will never forget you." His aunt Patrycja Majewska said: "Emilis had just celebrated his 15th birthday and he had his whole of his life ahead of him. "His parents tragically got the news on Saturday and found Emilis in the river close to their house. "Unfortunately he was pronounced dead at the scene. He lost his life but saved two other lives and always will be remembered as a hero. "His parents are devastated after this tragic loss." His uncle Martinas Kaftanikas added: "Love you forever, my boy." Molly Gibbs said: "I am devastated with the news of what happened. "He was the sweetest boy ever and I can't believe he is gone. Everyone loved him and he died a hero." Sophia Moss Muir said: 'He was genuinely the nicest boy I've met."He was always making sure everyone was okay and died a hero.I can't believe he's gone." Michael Dorran said: "I was one Emilis' first pals when he moved to Cleveden. "I am devastated about this, and will do everything I can to make him proud up there."He'll never be forgotten. He'd always put others before himself and died a hero and will be remembered." Local youth project G20 also paid tribute to the youngster. They said: "Our community is mourning the loss of a 15-year-old boy whose life was taken far too soon. As you can imagine, no family is ever prepared for something like this." Family and friends will gather to remember the teen at a balloon release in the Celtic-daft teen's memory at the Stockingfield Bridge in Maryhill at 5:30pm on Saturday, July 19. Wellwishers have donated more than £2000 to a fundraiser to help his family with funeral costs. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 6.40pm on Saturday, 12 July, 2025, a search and rescue operation was launched following a report of a 15-year-old male in the River Kelvin, near Maryhill Road, Glasgow. "Emergency services attended and around 11.30pm the body of a male was recovered from the water.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Boy who tragically drowned in Glasgow river on hottest day of the year hailed ‘a hero' as youngster named locally
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TEENAGER who tragically drowned in a Glasgow river has been hailed a "hero" as he has been named locally. Emilis Vanagas, 15, passed away after getting into difficulty in the River Kelvin in the city's west end. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Tributes have been paid to Emilis Vanagas who tragically drowned in the River Kelvin Credit: Gofundme 4 There was a largescale emergency response after the alarm was raised 4 A specialist water rescue unit was sent to the scene 4 Emilis was unable to be saved and the youngster was pronounced dead at the scene Emergency crews rushed to the scene after the alarm was raised on Saturday night. A major rescue operation on Kelvindale Road included police, firefighters and paramedics. Specialist water rescue teams were also involved after the alarm was raised around 6.40pm. But tragically, Emilis could not be saved and a body was found in the waterway around 11:30pm. Tributes have been paid to the youngster, who, it is understood, only turned 15 last month. In a post on social media, his bereaved mum wrote: "My heart is broken, my dear son. Always remember, never forgotten. Forever 15." His aunt, Patrycja Majekska, said Emilis "had his whole life ahead of him" and "lost his life but saved two other lives and always will be remembered as a hero". Other people shared their condolences, with one commenting: "You will always stay in my heart, my angel." Another person said: "I'm so sorry. Thinking of you all. You are in my prayers." A third wrote: "Thinking of you all at this tragic time." Woman dies after tragic fall at busy Scots beauty spot in front of 'distraught' crowd Cops launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and enquiries are ongoing. But Emilis' death is not being treated as suspicious. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.40pm on Saturday, 12 July, 2025, a search and rescue operation was launched following a report of a 15-year-old male in the River Kelvin, near Maryhill Road, Glasgow. 'Emergency services attended and around 11.30pm the body of a male was recovered from the water. "Enquiries are ongoing, however, the death is not being treated as suspicious." The tragedy came on the same day that people across the country flocked to beaches and beauty spots as the temperature reached more than 32C - the hottest day of the year so far. Ms Majekska has set up a fundraiser to help raise money for Emilis' funeral costs. The GoFundMe page has already raised more than £2,600. Donations can be made here.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Teenage boy who died in River Kelvin pictured for first time as tributes paid to 'hero'
The 15-year-old's boy was pulled from the River Kelvin, near Maryhill Road, on July 12. A teenage boy who died in a river in Glasgow has been named as Emilis. Emergency crews, including a rescue helicopter were called to the River Kelvin near Maryhill Road in the west of the city at 6.40pm on July 12. The 15-year-old's body was pulled from the water after a five-hour search. His death is not being treated as suspicious. The circumstances as to how he ended up in the water remain unclear. Emilis, known as "Emz" to pals, is understood to have celebrated his 15th birthday just weeks before the tragedy. Devastated family and friends took to social media to pay tribute to the schoolboy who was hailed a "hero". Emilis' aunt, Ema Kaftanikaitė said: "Our family is heartbroken. We lost my beloved nephew Emilis far too soon – he was only 15 years old. "His life was full of love, laughter, and dreams that will now remain unfulfilled. No parent should ever have to bury their child. "We want to give him the farewell he deserves – with love, dignity, and peace. Rest in peace, sweet Emilis – we will never forget you." His aunt Patrycja Majewska said: "Emilis had just celebrated his 15th birthday and he had his whole of his life ahead of him. "His parents tragically got the news on Saturday and found Emilis in the river close to their house. "Unfortunately he was pronounced dead at the scene. He lost his life but saved two other lives and always will be remembered as a hero. "His parents are devastated after this tragic loss." Molly Gibbs said: "I was very close with Emilis and I am devastated with the news of what happened. "He was the sweetest boy ever and I can't believe he is gone. Everyone loved him and he died a hero." Sophia Moss Muir said: "I'm heartbroken, he was genuinely the nicest boy I've met." Local youth project G20 also paid tribute to the youngster. They said: "Our community is mourning the loss of a 15-year-old boy whose life was taken far too soon. As you can imagine, no family is ever prepared for something like this." Family and friends will gather to remember the teen at a balloon release in the Celtic-daft teen's memory at the Stockingfield Bridge in Maryhill at 5:30pm on Saturday, July 19. Wellwishers have donated more than £2000 to a fundraiser to help his family with funeral costs. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 6.40pm on Saturday, 12 July, 2025, a search and rescue operation was launched following a report of a 15-year-old male in the River Kelvin, near Maryhill Road, Glasgow. "Emergency services attended and around 11.30pm the body of a male was recovered from the water. To donate to the fundraiser, click here.
