The family of the woman who died in a tragedy at the King Harry Ferry last month have paid tribute to a keen photographer and wildlife lover.

Ann Pewter, aged 74, died on March 20 when the car she was a passenger in rolled off the ferry's slipway into the River Fal.

Her two dogs were also killed by the icy water.

The family of Ann, who are still coming to terms with her loss, said in a statement: "Her loss, and that of her lovely dogs, has created an enormous hole in our lives that cannot be filled.

"She was passionately interested in wildlife, animal welfare, gardens and the great outdoors generally.
"We would like to thank everyone involved in the tragedy, who went above the call of duty in their attempts to save Ann and her dogs."

Special thanks were reserved for mussel diver Matt Vernon, whose desperate attempts to free Ann from the car were reported on the front page of last week's Falmouth/Penryn Packet.

The family said: "We have no words to express our thanks to the diver for his selfless efforts and disregard of his own personal safety in attempting to recover the car.

"We would also like to thank many friends, neighbours and family whose exceptional kindness and support has been invaluable as we come to terms with our loss."

Ann and her husband had retired to the South West and had lived in Tavistock for a number of years. They would frequently holiday in Cornwall and Ann, a keen photographer, loved to take pictures of the county's many gardens.

Read more about the tragedy:

Diver tells how he tried to save woman from submerged car at King Harry Ferry

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