Man and woman found dead in tent with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

The bodies were found near Loch Awe.

Friday 13 June 2025 15:02 BST

The pair were found dead near Loch Awe (PA)

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A man and woman have been found dead in a tent beside a loch with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

The bodies of the 55-year-old man and 47-year-old woman were found on the east side of Loch Awe, Dalmally, in Argyll and Bute, at around 4.25pm on Saturday June 7.

Police said the deaths are not being treated as suspicious.

It is understood the deaths are suspected to be from carbon monoxide which may be related to a camping stove.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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Man and woman found dead in tent with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

The bodies were found near Loch Awe.

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