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Cousin of Loch Doon drowning victim shares horror CPR moment he realised 'stranger' was own family member

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The cousin of a tragic Scot who died after drowning in Loch Doon has told of the heartbreaking moment he gave him CPR but thought he was a 'stranger'.

Scott Ferries, 24, died after a kayak carrying him and a friend capsized in the water, near Dalmellington in East Ayrshire on Sunday, March 27.

His cousin Jordan Ferries, 27, was on the other side of the loch camping with friends but was completely unaware Scott was in the same area.After hearing calls for help and noticing a man in difficulty in water, Jordan and pals leapt into action by paddleboards and dragging Scott to the shore.But the software engineer had no idea the person he was trying to save was his own family member, due to the condition of Scott when he was pulled from the loch.Speaking to the Daily Record, devastated Jordon is reliving the traumatic incident and the harrowing moment he recognised the man as his own family member.He said: "He didn't look like Scott, because of what had happened in the water."His face was white, his lips were blue.

I didn't realise it was him."As Jordan battled to resuscitate the man, he noticed distinctive tattoos on his arms that he recognised as Scott's, leading to a gut-wrenching realisation.Jordan said: "I saw a star on his wrist and a tribal tattoo on his forearm."That’s when it hit me - 'This is Scott Ferries.

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