Kenzie Carmichael, 16, died following an incident on the River Nith in Dumfires.
A teenager has died following an incident at a Scots river. Emergency services were called to the Boathouse on Nith Avenue in Dumfries after a report a boy collapsed near the River Nith.
Kenzie Carmichael, 16, from Dumfries was rescued from the water by emergency crews. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
It is understood Kenzie, nor anyone else in the area, had been playing within the River Nith.
Police Scotland are now appealing for help to establish the full circumstances of his death but have said they do not believe that the incident was suspicious.
Detective Inspector Scott Wilson said: “Kenzie’s family and friends are devastated and it’s vital we get them answers for how he died. We do not believe the circumstances of this incident are suspicious or that Kenzie, or anyone else present, had been playing within the river.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of the Boathouse on Wednesday evening to contact us, no matter how insignificant you think your information may be, please do pass it on. It could be crucial in helping us establish the full circumstances of Kenzie’s death.”
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Officers are appealing for information following the death of a teenager in Dumfries.
“Around 7.35pm on Wednesday, August 26, police received a report a boy had collapsed near to the Boathouse, Nith Avenue.
“Emergency services attended and a 16-year-old boy was removed from the water and pronounced dead at the scene. He can be named as Kenzie Carmichael from Dumfries.
“A report has been submitted the Procurator Fiscal.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 3297 of Wednesday, August 26.”
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