Child who died after getting into difficulty in river named

A seven-year-old girl who died after getting into difficulty in water at a Perthshire beauty spot has been named.

Freya Skene and her mother Brooke Reid were rushed to hospital after getting into difficulty in the River Braan near Ossian’s Cave on Monday.

The pair, from Dundee, were both taken to Ninewells Hospital under police escort.

Freya later passed away at hospital and her mother was treated for non-life threatening injuries and later released.

Following a post-mortem on Wednesday, Freya’s death has been confirmed as non-suspicious and the police investigation has now concluded, with a report submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Freya’s family have since released a statement through Police Scotland.

‘I was lucky to survive but sadly our poor baby girl passed away.’
Brooke Reid

“We had to say goodbye to our best friend, our life, our world, our everything.

“Freya and I were in a freak accident that had us pulled down multiple waterfalls.

“I was lucky to survive but sadly our poor baby girl passed away.

“Freya was a cheeky little devil who we loved so much. She was our little guardian angel.

“Our family are so grateful for all of the support we have received. However, we now ask that we are given time to grieve for Freya in peace.”

Detective chief inspector Ray Birnie of Dundee CID said: “Our sincere condolences are with Freya’s family, community and all those affected by this absolutely tragic accident.

“I would like to recognise the efforts of the emergency responders who attended the scene and also the medical staff who later battled to save Freya.

“I would also like to thank the witnesses who came forward to us with information.

“We continue to provide support to Freya’s family. I would like to stress that the family have requested that their privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time.”