Friends and family have paid tribute to three men who died after a 4×4 vehicle was “swept away” as it attempted to cross the River Esk near Glaisdale on Thursday.
North Yorkshire Police identified the men as Scott Thomas Daddy, 28, from Hull, Leslie Forbes, from the East Yorkshire area, and Kenneth Patrick Hibbins, known as Patrick (pictured above), from York.
Patrick, 59, “will be sadly missed by all his close friends and work colleagues.”
Scott, 28, was “a loving son, brother, uncle and boyfriend. Always helping others, 4×4, green laning, scouting and outdoor activities, passionate Hull FC supporter and a big circle of friends.
“He was taken suddenly doing something he enjoyed, but too early. He had a big future ahead of him. He will always be missed by his loving family.”
Leslie, 70, was “a loving husband, father and grandfather, who will be sadly missed by his family and friends.”
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We ask that you respect the families’ privacy at this extremely difficult time, and allow them time to grieve.”