Tributes paid to firefighter who died in kite surfing accident off Fife coast
42.year-old Raymond Cheng from Dundee got into difficulty in Shell Bay near Elie on Wednesday afternoon
Last updated 13th Sep 2019
Tributes are being paid to a Dundee firefighter who died in a kite surfing accident off the Fife coast.
42.year-old Raymond Cheng got into difficulty in Shell Bay near Elie on Wednesday.
Yesterday flags were flown at half mast above fire stations in Dundee to pay tribute.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Chief Officer Martin Blunden said: “Firefighter Raymond Cheng was a friend and valued colleague who served and protected communities for 15 years.
“Our thoughts are with Raymond’s family, friends and colleagues at Kingsway East Fire Station in Dundee at this very sad and difficult time."
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