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Mum of Ayrshire drowning victim 'cried' after Loch Lomond tragedies
Ayrshire teenage drowning victim hopes a safer Loch Doon can prevent further deaths.Lianne Patton never wants to see any parent go through the hell she faced when her teenage boy Brandon Patton died whilst swimming in Loch Doon.The mum-of-three says she is still ‘numb’ over the death of her 18-year-old son more than two years ago. Last week new safety equipment including a rescue boat, slipway for access for emergency vehicles and 17 metres pole were installed at the East Ayrshire beauty spot as part of action sparked by Brandon’s death to ensure no family have to go through the same heartache.It comes after seven water deaths were recorded between July 23 and July 25 across Scotland.
