A Scots dad tragically died in an 'accident at sea' while on a 'first family holiday' in Turkey.

John Nelson, 47, was found motionless in the water off the coast of Turnuc, near Marmaris on July 31.

The Arbroath man drowned while on holiday with his family, including his son Josh and Sharon Stuart, The Daily Record reports.

Paying tribute to his dad online, Josh said: "While we were away on a family holiday, my dad's life was tragically taken in an accident at sea."

Sailors from other boats pulled him from the water and he was transferred to the care of paramedics by the coastguard but could not be saved.

Turkish police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, according to local media reports.

Josh's emotive tribute continued: "It’s a loss t

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