Schoolboy, 14, drowns at nature reserve while playing in lake with pals
A SCHOOLBOY has tragically drowned at a nature reserve while playing with pals.
An air ambulance, several police cars, water search teams and paramedics searched the lake at Ashby Ville for more than three hours for the 14-year-old.
But police have now confirmed that the teen has died after getting into difficulty in the water near Scunthorpe.
A police spokesman said: "At 3pm yesterday (Tuesday, July 27) officers were called to Ashby Ville Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe following reports for a concern for safety of a boy in the water.
“Upon attending, it was discovered that a 14 year-old boy had got into difficulty whilst playing at the reserve.
“Specialist officers from our underwater search unit conducted a thorough search of the water and found the body of the boy in the water, who had tragically drowned.”
'SAD AND DIFFICULT TIME'
Detective Chief Inspector Grant Taylor added: “Our thoughts are with the boy’s family and loved ones at this very sad and difficult time.
“They are being supported by our specialist trained officers, as they come to terms with the tragic incident.
“The local neighbourhood police team will continue to support and speak to residents in the area and I encourage people to talk to them if they have any concerns.
“As part of our investigation we are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to please contact us.
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Just yesterday, another 14-year old boy died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a lake in Co Monaghan, Northern Ireland
The teenager was after emergency services were alerted to a suspected drowning incident.
He was brought to Temple Street Hospital by air ambulance in a serious condition but was pronounced dead yesterday.
