An investigation into the death of 10-year-old Jessica Rennie at a swimming pool in Aberdeen a year ago continues. Jessica tragically passed away after getting into difficulty in the water at the Get Active @ Northfield facility on February 12, 2024.
A year has passed since the tragic death of 10-year-old Jessica Rennie at a swimming pool in Aberdeen , but the investigation into the incident remains ongoing. Jessica Rennie passed away on February 13, 2024, after getting into difficulty in the water at the Get Active @ Northfield facility. Ambulance crews rushed her to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment, but she sadly died the following day.
The heartbreaking incident sparked tributes from the local community, including Jessica's teachers and parents at Kittybrewster Primary School. The Crown Office and Prosecution Service (COPFS) has confirmed that investigations are continuing a year after Jessica's passing. They are also working with Aberdeen City Council, who are leading the investigation and reviewing its progress. An independent expert on swimming pool safety has been assisting the investigation throughout. A spokesperson for the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service stated: 'The Procurator Fiscal has received a report in connection with the death of a child in Aberdeen on February 13, 2024. The investigation into the death is ongoing and the family will continue to be kept updated in relation to any significant developments.' Sport Aberdeen, who operate the Get Active @ Northfield facility, expressed their condolences to Jessica's family. They stated: 'The thoughts of everyone here are with Jessica’s family as they mark the first anniversary of her tragic death. Investigations into this terrible accident are still being conducted by the authorities and we continue to give them our fullest co-operation.' Aberdeen City Council, as the local authority health and safety regulator for the leisure facility, declined to comment while the investigation is ongoing
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