Mother and son who died in Aberdeen beach tragedy named by police

Police Scotland named the pair, who were pulled from the North Sea yesterday, as Julie Walker, 37, and her six-year-old son Lucas.

Police Scotland named the pair, who were pulled from the North Sea yesterday, as Julie Walker, 37, and her six-year-old son Lucas were pulled from the water at around 4.45pm yesterday but tragicallydrowned.

Police have praised Julie's 13-year-old son Samuel who
made a desperate attempt to rescue his mum and
brother before also getting swept out.
North East Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent
Campbell Thomson said: "This is a very tragic incident
and our thoughts are with the Walker family at this sad
and difficult time.

"Whilst officers continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident, it is clear heroic attempts were made to save Julie and Lucas by both on and off duty police officers, emergency service personnel and members of the public; facing treacherous sea conditions and high winds during their rescue bid. Their brave efforts cannot be overstated.