Two teenagers die in lake tragedy as open water warning issued
Two teenagers have died after a tragic incident at a lake.
Humberside Police arrived at High Eske Nature Reserve, in East Yorkshire, yesterday evening at 6.30pm, following reports of concern for safety of two men in the water. Four were rescued from the lake by Humberside Fire and Rescue[1], and after two hours of searching, police sadly recovered two bodies.
An investigation has since been launched into the circumstances of the tragedy. The families of the men, aged 18 and 19, have been informed.
A spokesperson for Humberside Police[3] said: “Alongside emergency service colleagues, we attended at High Eske Nature Reserve yesterday evening (Wednesday 24 May) at around 6.30pm following reports of a concern for safety for two men in the water.
“Our underwater search officers conducted searches of the water and recovered the bodies of an 18 and 19-year-old man at around 8.35pm.”
Superintendent Paul Butler said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with both young men’s families and loved ones at this very difficult and sad time. We are working together with all the relevant agencies including Humberside Fire and Rescue services, to fully understand the circumstances of the tragic accident.”
Humberside Fire and Rescue, who worked closely with police at the scene, said: “The Service would like to stress the importance of remaining safe around open water and the clear advice from the Emergency Services is that people should not enter the water.
“Open water such as ponds, rivers and lakes etc. are highly dangerous and people should not enter them.”
References
- ^ Humberside Fire and Rescue (www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk)
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- ^ Humberside Police (www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk)