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Two women, aged 24 and 26, tragically lost their lives following a diving excursion at a Scottish loch. The incident occurred at Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute, where Police Scotland responded to a reported concern involving two divers around 3:30 pm on Sunday.
Upon arrival at the scene near St Catherines, Cairndow, officers confirmed that the 26-year-old woman had died. Subsequent search efforts led to the recovery of the body of the 24-year-old woman from the water. The response included a coordinated effort involving a HM Coastguard helicopter, as well as rescue teams from Crinan, Dunoon, Kames, and Inveraray. Lifeboats from Tighnabruich, Campbeltown, and Largs also assisted in the search operation.
Loch Fyne, known as the longest sea loch in Scotland, stretches approximately 40 miles (65km) from the Sound of Bute. It is a popular site for diving enthusiasts and is also renowned for its oysters and seafood. Police Scotland described the deaths as unexplained, noting that a post-mortem examination would be conducted in due course.
Keith Waugh of the Clydebank Sub Aqua Club expressed his shock over the incident, emphasizing that the site is generally considered “incredibly safe.” He described the area around St Catherines, specifically Seal Reef, which features a reef starting close to the surface and a small speedboat resting at the bottom. Having decades of diving experience, Waugh shared, “We use that area as a training site. We usually explore the reef and see what fish might be there, and zig-zag to the surface. The reef starts really close to the surface so it’s ideal as a training experience.” He added that the two women involved were not believed to be members of his diving club
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