Tributes have been paid to a 12-year-old boy who died after getting into difficulty playing watersports.
Tragic Kayden Walker passed away on Tuesday morning in hospital after being rescued from the River Tay on Sunday.
It’s understood his devastated mum, Charlene, was at his bedside.
Last night tributes to the schoolboy began appearing on social media.
Cousin Brogan O’Connor posted: “Another blow to my family.
“Absolutely heartbroken to share the news of the tragic death of my young cousin Kayden.
“A wee boy with his full life ahead of him taken too soon in a freak accident as he was enjoying his summer holidays – our family will never be the same.
“Thoughts are with Charlene, Mary and the rest of our extended family at this truly devastating time."
“You really never know what is round the corner and I urge everyone to make the most of the time spent with their loved ones.”
It’s understood Kayden, who has three brothers, was a pupil at St Mungo’s Academy in Bridgeton, Glasgow.
The incident happened on a stretch of the Tay near the village of Stanley in Perthshire.
Kayden is believed to have been using a small surfboard known as a boogie board when he ran into trouble.
Water rescue teams from the fire service were called into action to help Kayden as police and air ambulance crews were called to the scene.
He was flown to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow where he lost his fight for life.
Dozens of family friends took to social media to pay tribute to the youngster.
Kiera Haughian wrote: “Rip kayden absolutely devastating news always had a smile on your face whenever I seen you fly high wee man.”
Natalie Wilson said: “Rip kayden thinking of charlene and the family at this devastating time."
Debbie Mullen wrote: “RIP kayden thoughts and prayers go out to your mum brothers and family so so sad.”
Friends have organised a balloon release for Monday 5 August at Crownpoint, Glasgow at 3.30pm.
Morgan Brewer wrote: “This boy was taken far too soon and should be celebrated.
“He always made people smile and laugh and we will miss you Kayden.”
A spokesperson for Police Scotland’s Tayside division said: “Police Scotland can confirm that sadly the 12-year-old who got into difficulties in the River Tay near Stanley on Sunday, July 28 has died in hospital in the early hours of this morning.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very tragic time."
“Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
