Police have retrieved the body of a 16-year-old boy who was swimming with pals at Salford Quays in Greater Manchester.
Police state that they are “certain that there are no suspicious circumstances” and that the occurrence serves as a “sad reminder of the hazards of approaching open water regardless of the weather.”
Saturday about 6:15 p.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to a location near Media City.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) stated that a corpse was “found in the water” later in the evening and “recovered by specialist partners overnight.”
The body has not been officially identified, but investigators suspect it is that of a 16-year-old kid who was last seen struggling in the water after swimming with pals.
The family of the deceased adolescent has been notified, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Detective Inspector Joanne Johnston stated that she was “certain there are no suspicious circumstances” and that the tragedy serves as a “sad reminder of the risks of approaching open water regardless of the weather.”
“Avoid being tempted to cool yourself in reservoirs, rivers, canals, or ponds,” warns the GMP.
Saturday, members of the Salford fire squad were at the Quays to educate the public about remaining safe in warmer weather.
Earlier in the day, members of the crew rescued a young person who was struggling in the water.
They tweeted, “We want to urge you never to be tempted to cool down by swimming in open water or to encourage your friends to jump into reservoirs, rivers, canals, or ponds (or any other open water).”
Meanwhile, on Saturday afternoon, West Yorkshire police were summoned to Ardsley Reservoir in response to reports of a person in difficulties.
The reservoir is still being searched by emergency personnel after a guy was observed entering the water last evening.
Earlier this week, a 24-year-old woman died while paddleboarding off the coast of Conwy Morfa beach in North Wales, and over the weekend, a teenager was killed in an accident at a quarry near Wigan.
North West Ambulance Service issued a warning about the “hidden risks of enticing water” after the death of the teen.
As the United Kingdom faces its first national heatwave emergency, the new health minister announced the implementation of new measures, including extended shifts for ambulance staff.
The increased assistance, which includes more call handlers, will be implemented on Monday and Tuesday, according to Steve Barclay.
The Met Office has issued a heat advisory for the majority of England, which will stretch to Wales and southern Scotland from Monday to Tuesday.
On Monday and Tuesday, the first-ever red warning for the United Kingdom will encompass a vast portion of England, from London to Manchester and York.
Temperatures in London could reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, as health officials warn of the perils of excessive heat.
