A man has died following an incident on an oil platform.
Lee Hulse, 32, was working on the Valaris 121 off the coast of Aberdeen in Scotland when he died in the early hours of Friday, November 14.
It is understood that he fell to his death from a crane, The Daily Record reports.
A GoFundMe page launched by one of his friends to support his family has already raised more than £16,000.
A statement on the fundraiser said: ‘No family partner or friends are ever prepared for this type of loss.
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‘Lee always looked after his family and all his friends … so this is our turn to make sure we look after him and give him the best send off that he deserves and make sure his daughter is well looked after.
‘Christmas is also approaching and I want it to be one less thing for them to worry about.’
Tributes have poured in for Lee. One friend posted on Facebook: ‘Absolutely devastating news to hear about the passing of Lee Hulse.
‘Got so many great memories growing up with you that I’ll never forget from sleepovers, blindfold boxing, Bon Accord bath, football, school and just causing havoc round the streets of Torry and so much more.
‘Rest easy Lee.’
Lee was also the founder of White Cockade FC.
The club posted: ‘Lee was one of the good ones, someone who would go above and beyond for absolutely anyone and it echoes throughout the Torry community today with beautiful tributes posted by many, today just shows he really was one of a kind.
‘He also leaves behind an incredible legacy in our community as the founder of White Cockade Football Club.
‘From what started out as a pipe dream, Hulse turned into reality. What he started has brought so many people together and will continue to do so for years to come.’
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Police Scotland have launched an investigation into Lee’s death, although they have said it is not being treated as suspicious.
Valaris said in a statement: ‘Valaris regrets to inform that a crew member onboard its Valaris 121 jack up drilling rig has sadly died as a result of an incident in the early hours of Friday November 14.
‘Their next of kin has been informed and Valaris is offering support to them at this difficult time.
All remaining personnel onboard the V121 at the time of the incident have been safely accounted for.
‘Valaris’ priority is the safety and well-being of all personnel. Operations on the V121 have been temporarily halted.
‘Incident response teams were mobilised and the company is working with all relevant authorities, including Police Scotland.”All remaining personnel onboard the V121 at the time of the incident have been safely accounted for.
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