BRITISH CANOE UNION MEDIA STATEMENT
8th April 2010
Fatality on River Tay, Grandtully, Scotland
We are deeply saddened to confirm the fatality of nineteen year old canoe slalom athlete Simon Fletcher. Simon was training on the stretch of river ahead of a canoe slalom race this weekend.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family and friends at their tragic loss.
Our thoughts are also with his fellow training athletes, the coaches and the canoeing community who are shocked and upset.
ENDS
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Chloe Nelson BCU Marketing Manager 0845 370 9511 / 07794051287