A Scots man who went missing in Magaluf is now back home "safe and well" after a group of Irish holidaymakers found him and got him a taxi back to his hotel.
08.07.2023 - 08:21 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The heartbroken girlfriend of a Scots teenager who died after being crushed by a quad bike while on holiday on a Greek island has paid tribute to her 'best friend' as he's pictured for the first time.
Ryan Bennet was involved in the horror crash in Zakynthos early on Friday morning. Emergency services raced to the scene and the 19-year-old from Dunbartonshire was taken by ambulance to Zakynthos Hospital.
It is understood the quad veered off a path and overturned, killing Ryan. Following the devastating news his girlfriend Caitlin Ball said she had been left heartbroken.
In a post on her Facebook page, Caitlin said: "Today I lost the most important boy in my life and there is simply no way I could ever even begin to describe how losing your best friend like this feels. Ryan you are everything I ever wanted and so much more.
"I appreciate every single bit of love you have ever given me. I love you with my whole heart forever I hope I make you as proud as you make me my love."
A 19-year-old passenger also suffered minor injuries in the accident. According to local news site ERT Zakynthos, both teenagers were wearing helmets and were travelling at a slow speed before the bike overturned.
Paying tribute, his uncle Craig Duncan said: "My heart's broken wee man. You will never be forgotten, ever. Until we meet again. You were simply the best. Love you always."
His auntie Lindsay Duncan said: "My gorgeous nephew. Love u loads. Taken far too soon."
His cousin Kayleigh Lamont said: "Absolutely heartbroken. My gorgeous cousin taken far too soon. I love you so much."
Meanwhile, his grandmother Linda Duncan added: "Our hearts are broken, our darling grandson, sleep tight. Nana xx."
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