The family of a tragic Fettercairn kayaker say they have been “overwhelmed” at the response to a charity campaign set up in his name.
Dom Jackson was reported missing last Sunday night after he failed to return from a solo sea kayaking trip off Portsoy, on the north coast of Aberdeenshire. His body was found on Thursday.
His sister Ellie Jackson said the accident was preventable if her brother had been carrying a personal locator beacon (PLB).
She said that the new charity would promote the use of PLBs in the hope of saving lives in the future.
Since starting the Crowdfunding campaign on Friday, more than £6,000 has been pledged by over 200 people.
Responding to the donations coming in on the JustGiving page, Ms Jackson said: “So overwhelmed at how quickly this money has been raised for Dom’s campaign.
“What amazingly generous people you are and our heartfelt thanks goes out to each and every one of you.
“So good to have some positivity to come out of this tragedy. As Dom would have said ‘blessings to you all’.”
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