Grieving family relive son's death with every teen heatwave drowning

BBC Scotland Friday 05 June 2026, 05:01 UTC 1 min read

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The family of Ben Glen, who drowned in the River Nith in Dumfries, want to raise awareness of the dangers of open water.

Ben Glen (PERSON) the River Nith (LOCATION) Dumfries (LOCATION)

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