Body of boy, 16, pulled from lake after going swimming as hot weather grips UK

A teenage boy who got into difficulty while swimming in a lake has died.

The 16 year old was spotted in the water at Colwick Country Park in Nottinghamshire at around 5.20pm. Emergency crews raced to the scene and an underwater search teams found his body just before 8pm.

Police say the boy’s family have been informed of the development and are now being supported by specially-trained officers following the incident. A file will be prepared for the coroner.

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Chief Inspector David Mather, of , said: “Emergency services have sadly recovered the body of a teenage boy from the lake, despite the best efforts of rescue teams.

"This is a tragic discovery and our thoughts are with this boy's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

“While work is now underway to understand how the boy came into difficulty, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight this case as a reminder of the devastating consequences of entering open water – regardless of whether people do so deliberately or inadvertently.

“As in this tragic case, open water can have hidden dangers that can prove fatal and I would urge anyone who spends any time on or near open water to use this case as a devastating reminder of that – particularly during the recent warm we have been experiencing.”

Group manager Tom Staples, of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Despite the tireless efforts of all the emergency services involved, we are deeply saddened to confirm that the body of a 16-year-old boy has been recovered at Colwick Country Park.

“On behalf of the service, and personally, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the boy’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

"This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the hidden dangers of open water. We urge everyone to take care around lakes, rivers, and other natural bodies of water.

"Safety information and guidance are available on our website, and we encourage the public to familiarise themselves with it to help prevent future tragedies.”