Teen who drowned at beauty spot named as pupil at Denny High School
Tributes have been made to a tragic teenager who died at a beauty spot yesterday evening.
Charlie Noble was only 16 when he drowned at Bracklinn Falls, near Callander, on Thursday.
Emergency services recovered the body of the Denny High School pupil from the water.
It is understood that he was with a group of youngsters celebrating the end of exams when the tragedy occurred.
Residents in the area reported seeing a major emergency response, including two helicopters, a fire engine, several ambulances and police vehicles shortly before 7pm.
Pupils at the Falkirk Council School have been offered support after the death of their classmate and friend.
Paul Dunn, Denny High head teacher, said: “We are heartbroken at the loss of one of our much-loved pupils following a tragic accident at Bracklinn Falls.
"Charlie was a highly valued member of our school community and was held in great affection by so many pupils, staff and in the wider community.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends at this distressing time. This is an incredibly challenging time for our whole school community, and the impact of this loss is deeply felt, and he will be sorely missed by staff and pupils.
“We have put in appropriate support for our pupils and staff as we come to terms with this tragic loss. We respectfully ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this time.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.45pm on Thursday, May 28, we received a report of a concern for a person at Bracklinn Falls, Callander.
“Emergency services attended and the body of a 16-year-old boy was recovered from the water.”
The spokesperson said the death is not being treated as suspicious, but that a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Charlie’s sudden death has led to a raft of tributes on social media.
On a Denny Facebook page Gillian Noble wrote: “My Charlie Noble Rip my boy ..x.”
Another person said: “Charlie was a wonderful person. I am so, so sad that he’s gone. He will always be remembered by everyone who knew him”, while another added: “My wee neighbour. Haven’t been able to get him out of my head all day.”
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