HEARTBREAKING tributes have been paid to a “kind and hardworking” man who died after becoming trapped inside a vehicle during Storm Babet.
Cops and the Coastguard were scrambled to Marykirk, Aberdeenshire at around 3am on Friday, October 20 following reports of the incident.
Police Scotland Peter Pelling died when he became trapped inside a vehicle during floods[/caption]
Paul ReidA helicopter search was launched in Marykirk to trace Peter[/caption]
The body of Peter Pelling, from Arbroath, was recovered along with his vehicle yesterday following a helicopter search.
There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
It comes after a section of road in Marykirk was washed away during torrential rain and strong winds.
In a statement released through Police Scotland, the 61-year-old’s family told of their devastation following the tragic incident.
They said: “Peter was a very kind, loyal and hardworking man. He was a much-loved son, brother, uncle, partner and friend.
“Our family are absolutely devastated by this horrific and tragic accident.
“We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the first responders and all of the emergency services teams involved in what was a particularly challenging rescue, due to the weather and environmental factors surrounding the incident.
“Their continued efforts over the past few days has been so greatly appreciated.
“We would like to ask for privacy while we come to terms with this incredible loss.”
We told how tributes were paid to a “loving” family man who died after a tree struck his van during the storm.
John Gillan, 56, was driving on the B9127 at Whigstreet near Forfar, Angus, when the incident happened at about 5.05pm on Thursday.
Mr Gillan, from Arbroath, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Others who died during the storm included Wendy Taylor, 57, who was swept into the Water of Lee at Glen Esk at around 1.45pm on Thursday.
She was described in a tribute from her family as a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and “a ray of sunshine” to everyone who knew her.
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