There will be no Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of a mother and son who drowned on Aberdeen Beach last year.
Julie Walker spotted her son Lucas in danger when a huge wave surged onto the shore.
Along with her 13-year-old son, Samuel, she made a heroic effort to save the youngster and the police and lifeboat were called as the alarm was raised.
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The pair were transported to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, but she and Lucas subsequently died.
Samuel was hospitalised as well as a 25-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman who tried to help.
Police launched a major investigation in the aftermath.
Chief Inspector Stewart Mackie said at the time: “This is a very tragic incident which has resulted in a woman and young boy sadly losing their lives.”
It had been thought a Fatal Accident Inquiry would be held into their deaths, but the crown has confirmed this will not go ahead.
A spokesman for the Scottish Crown Service said: “The Procurator Fiscal received a report in connection with the death of a 37-year-old woman and a six-year-old boy in Aberdeen on August 20, 2016.
“After careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, the Procurator Fiscal concluded no further investigation is required. The family have been informed of this decision.”
The Aberdeen Water Safety Group was formed after the tragedy, consisting of members of the RNLI, Aberdeen City Council, the Royal Life Saving Society UK, the coastguard, police and fire services.
Chairman Dan Price-Davies declined to comment on the lack of an FAI. But he added: “The loss of two lives at Aberdeen beach was a horrific and tragic event.
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“The Aberdeen Water Safety Group has been set up to help save lives lost through drowning through education and promotion of water safety, and we hope the work we are carrying out will make a difference.”
Mark McDonald, who represents the constituency in which the pair lived, said people would want to see “progress” on safety measures at the beach.
The Aberdeen North and Donside MSP said: “I think the crown will have weighed up the decision about the FAI.
“The most important thing is promises have been made that safety measures will be put in place at the beach.”
