Heartbroken pals have paid tribute to a ‘lovely young man’ after he tragically died following an incident at a Scots quarry.
The 22-year-old, who has been named locally as James Mighton, was pronounced dead at the scene after being pulled from the water at Parkley Fishery near Linlithgow, West Lothian.
Emergency services were called to the popular beauty spot after the alarm was raised at around 2.20am on Wednesday, June 1.
Police are not treating his tragic death as suspicious and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.
His devastated pals have rallied around James’ family and have launched a fundraising page to help cover his funeral costs.
A statement on GoFundMe page read: “We want to give James the memorial he deserves, to honour his memory and the send off he deserves.
“I am asking for donations to help James’s family with the cost of his funeral at this sad time. James didn’t have life insurance - what 22 year old young man does? James was a lovely young man.
"He touched the heart of many. He will be sorely missed.”
Donations have come pouring in with more than half of the £2000 goal raised within just two hours.
Friends have been paying tribute to their pal, who is from Whitburn, on social media with one writing: “Still can’t believe this. Rest easy James bro. You will be sadly missed.”
Another said: “Rip Jimbo.”
A third posted: “Always had that wee cheeky mischievous smile.”
While a fourth added: “James was a lovely boy and will be missed by many.”
Police Scotland confirmed they were called to the scene in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
A force spokesperson said: "The body of a 22-year-old man was recovered from water near Parkly Place, Linlithgow around 2.20am on Wednesday, 2 June, 2021.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious.
"A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course."
To donate the fund for James, please click here.
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