Storm Babet: Girl who died after being swept into river at Glen Esk named as Wendy Taylor

Oct 22, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Storm Babet: Girl who died after being swept into river at Glen Esk named as Wendy Taylor

A girl who died after being swept right into a river throughout Storm Babet has been named as Wendy Taylor.

The 57-year-old’s physique was recovered from the Water of Lee at Glen Esk in Scotland.

She had got into difficulty there on Thursday after heavy rain attributable to the storm.

Her household stated they have been “absolutely heartbroken to lose Wendy in such tragic circumstances”.

“Wendy was a beautiful, kind, funny and caring person. She was a ray of sunshine for everyone who was fortunate enough to know her,” stated a press release.

“Wendy was the beloved wife, best friend and soulmate in life to George, mother to James, Sally, and Susanna and granny to India and George.”

Police Scotland attended the river at round 1.45pm on Thursday and her physique was recovered at round 4pm.

The drive stated there are not any suspicious circumstances surrounding the loss of life.

Mrs Taylor is one among 4 folks confirmed to have died on account of Storm Babet, which introduced huge rainfall and devastating flooding throughout components of the UK.

Among the opposite victims is 83-year-old Maureen Gilbert, whose residence in Chesterfield was flooded.

Her son advised Sky News how he found her body floating in the water at the property.