EXCLUSIVE: Lanarkshire dad collapses at end of gruelling 44 mile swimming challenge on Loch Lomond

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A Wishaw father collapsed at the end of a gruelling open water charity swim which lasted more than 30 hours.Scott McQuade took on the 44 mile swim the length of Loch Lomond and back for The Brain Tumour Charity following his son Ross’ diagnosis back in 2017.The epic swim, which took an incredible 31 hours, was completed but the toll it took on Scott’s body was clear as soon as he came out of the water.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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My tank was empty.”A keen swimmer since childhood, Scott had previously swam the length of Loch Lomond – 22 miles – to raise awareness and funds for the same charity back in 2017.This particular challenge was postponed due to the pandemic but in the run-up to and during the swim, Scott called on every ounce of mental strength and motivation.These included how the charity helped his