Storm Babet death: Man who died after car swept away near Marykirk named as Peter Pelling

Peter Pelling died on Friday. Photo: Police Scotland

His family have paid tribute

A man who died after his car was swept away in water near Marykirk, Aberdeenshire, on Friday during Storm Babet has been named as Peter Pelling.

A search was launched after police received a report of a man within a vehicle trapped in floodwater at around 3am on Friday October 20.

A body and vehicle were recovered on Monday October 23.

In a statement released through Police Scotland, Mr Pelling’s family said: “Peter was a very kind, loyal and hardworking man. He was a much-loved son, brother, uncle, partner and friend. Our family are absolutely devastated by this horrific and tragic accident.

“We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the first responders and all of the emergency services teams involved in what was a particularly challenging rescue, due to the weather and environmental factors surrounding the incident. Their continued efforts over the past few days have been so greatly appreciated.”

Police said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.