The couple were set to enjoy a camping trip in Scotland when tradgey struck leading to the discovery of both their bodies – Police have confirmed they were found dead in their tent
A couple have been found dead in their tent while camping near a beauty spot in the UK.
Adele Tait, 47, and her partner Craig are understood to have been camping together in Scotland but when their loved ones didn’t hear from them they raised the alarm and reported their concerns to the police.
It is thought the tragic couple had failed to stay in touch after pitching up last week on the shores of Loch Awe, near Dalmally, Argyll. Loch Awe is a world-famous fishing destination. Anglers come in search of the legendary Ferox Brown Trout, as well as pike and sea trout.
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Located in the heart of Argyll and Bute in Scotland, is a majestic freshwater lake renowned for its rich history, vast expanse, and significant water catchment area. Spanning approximately 25 miles in length, Loch Awe stands as the longest freshwater loch in Scotland, winding through the picturesque landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.
The trip would have been a beautiful change of scenery for the couple who are thought to have lived together in a cottage in the village of Longridge, West Lothian. But their trip ended in tradegy before the afternoon of Saturday, June 7 when Police Scotland officers discovered the couple’s bodies. A spokesman for Police Scotland said there were no suspicious circumstances, according to The Sun.
Adele’s heartbroken mother Anne posted a heartbreaking tribute on social media, sharing a picture of the pair on Facebook along with the caption: “I am devastated to be writing this — my eldest daughter Adele and her partner Craig have sadly passed away. The family are heartbroken at this time. You are my firstborn, the one who made me a mum. I’m in pieces, another part of my heart is in heaven.”
One friend posted photos of her on country walks with Adele. She said: “Thank you for always being an amazing friend, always honest and caring.” A neighbour in Longridge said: “They were a good couple who liked camping. It’s a tragedy.”
Police Scotland shared the following statement in relation to Adele and Craig’s death’s: “A man and woman were found deceased within a tent on the side of Loch Awe at 4.25pm on Saturday. Their deaths are not being treated as suspicious.”
It comes just days after a body was found in a wooded area near Falkirk believed to be Cole Cooper, a 19 year old who vanished last month. A man’s body was discovered in a wooded area near Kilsyth Road in Banknock at about 4.15pm on Friday, June 6, not far from where Cole was last spotted. Although formal identification is pending, Police Scotland has notified Cole’s family of the find.
The location of the find is a mere 15-minute walk from where Cole was last confirmed to be seen. Police Scotland is continuing its investigation to determine what happened.