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Man dies in Moffat after falling from shed | Man dies in Moffat after falling from shed |
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A 62-year-old man has died after falling from a shed, police have confirmed. | A 62-year-old man has died after falling from a shed, police have confirmed. |
The emergency services were called to Poldean Farm, near Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway, at about 14:30 on Saturday. | The emergency services were called to Poldean Farm, near Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway, at about 14:30 on Saturday. |
The dead man has been named as William Davidson, who lived at the farm with his family. | The dead man has been named as William Davidson, who lived at the farm with his family. |
A police spokesman said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. | A police spokesman said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. |
Lockerbie farmer, Robin Spence, who had known Mr Davidson for more than 30 years, said he was a well respected figure within the sector and would be sorely missed. | |
"Willie was a stalwart of the farming industry throughout his career - in the Young Farmers, NFU Scotland and local shows," he said. | |
He said Mr Davidson had rebuilt his cattle and sheep stock after it was wiped out by foot-and-mouth disease in 2001. | |
He was then part of a steering group helping other farmers affected by the crisis. | |
"He was involved in so many different facets of it and it is such a tragedy it has been cut short," added Mr Spence. | |
He said Mr Davidson's "ready wit" and "insightful comments" would be missed. |
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