THREE people including a nine-year-old boy have tragically died after an incident at Loch Lomond yesterday.
A seven-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital.
Police responded to a report of concerns for people in the water near Pulpit Rock, Ardlui at around 6.40pm.
Sadly, three people were pronounced dead at the scene.
Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of a 41-year-old man, 29-year-old woman, and 9-year-old boy have been made aware.
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A 7-year-old boy was taken by ambulance to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
He is currently in intensive care.
Police Scotland have said a full report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police were called around 6.40pm on Saturday, July 24, 2021 following the report of concerns for people in the water near Pulpit Rock, Ardlui.
"A multi-agency operation took place and sadly, three people were pronounced dead at the scene.
"Formal identification has still to take place but the family of a 41-year-old man, 29-year-old woman and 9-year-old boy have been made aware.
"A 7-year-old boy was taken by ambulance to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow and is currently in intensive care.
"A full report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
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