Boy, 16, becomes TENTH death in water during hot spell since July 9

A 16-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in Bray Lake, near Maidenhead, Berkshire as the UK records its tenth death in open water since July 9.

It comes after a 13-year-old boy and a 37-year-old man also perished after getting into trouble in open bodies of water earlier today as the UK swelters in unprecedented heat.

Thames Valley Police said officers were called at 11.45am on Monday and a body was located at just after 1.30pm, when he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A 16-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in Bray Lake, near Maidenhead

Superintendent Michael Greenwood, the LPA Commander for Windsor and Maidenhead, said: ‘This is an absolute tragedy in which a young boy has died after getting into difficulty in the water of Bray Lake.

‘The boy’s next of kin have been notified and are being offered support at this extremely difficult and traumatic time.

‘My thoughts, and the thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police are with the boy’s family and his friends, and we would ask that their privacy is respected.

Earlier 13-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in a river near Ovingham, Northumberland, as police confirm a 37-year-old man died after struggling in the water at Brighton beach.

A body of a 13-year-old boy has been found following a large-scale search in the River Tyne near Ovingham, Northumberland (Pictured: search underway yesterday) 

There have now been at least ten water-related deaths since the heatwave began, as Brits try to cool off in the sweltering temperatures. 

On Sunday afternoon, a body was found in the River Tyne following an extensive search, hours after a man died on Saturday in a separate incident after being pulled from the sea near Brighton pier.

Detective chief inspector Martin Brooks, of Northumbria Police, said: ‘This is an absolutely tragic update that we sincerely hoped we would never have to give.

‘Sadly, after extensive searches carried out in the river yesterday afternoon and evening, a body has been found and we believe it to be the male who was reported missing.’

With temperatures set to hit 43C tomorrow and the country already on track for the warmest day in the UK ever today, plenty people have been taking dips in open water.

However police have issued warnings to the public, urging caution and asking people to stay out of the water despite the heat.

Formal ID has yet to take place but Northumbria Police said they believe it is the missing boy

A 37-year-old man also died after getting into difficulties while swimming in the sea at Brighton. Since the heatwave began, at least nine people have sadly drowned 

Heatwave deaths: Nine people have lost their lives as Britain swelters in scorching temperatures

Sadly at least nine people have died in the UK in water-related incidents since the heatwave began.

July 17

River Spey in Moray, Scotland – A 51-year-old man was recovered from the River Spey by emergency services but he was pronounced dead at the scene. 

River Tyne in Ovingham – Emergency services were called after a 13-year-old boy began to struggle after getting into difficulties in the River Tyne near Ovingham, Northumberland. Police said a body was later found in the water and the boy’s family have been informed.

Cromane Bay in Kilorglin, Northern Ireland – A man in his 50s died after getting into difficulty in the water in County Kerry on Sunday.

July 16 

Brighton Beach – A 37-year-old man was rushed to hospital after being pulled from the water near Brighton Pier on Saturday evening but he sadly died.

Ardsley Reservoir, West Yorkshire – A 50-year-old man drowned after getting into difficulty while swimming in Ardsley Reservoir.

Salford Quays, Greater Manchester – A 16-year-old boy drowned in Salford Quays on Saturday, passers-by called emergency services after spotting a struggling swimmer

July 14

Conwy Morfa beach, north Wales – Emma Louise Powell, 24, and her two friends were all recovered from the water after getting into trouble while paddleboarding on Thursday evening, but sadly she could not be saved.

July 11

Aire and Calder Navigation, West Yorkshire – Alfie McCraw, 16, sadly passed away after getting into difficulty while swimming in a canal in Wakefield. 

July 9

Appley Bridge, Lancashire – Jamie Lewin, 16, died after getting into difficulties while swimming in a disused quarry at Appley Bridge.

A 37-year-old man died after being pulled out of the sea at Brighton beach on Saturday evening.

Emergency services rushed to the medical incident on Brighton beach, near Grand Junction Road, at about 7.10pm on July 16.

Police confirmed that the man was taken to hospital but later sadly died, his next of kin have been informed.

‘There are no suspicious circumstances, and a report will be prepared for HM Coroner,’ a police spokesman said.

Speaking to The Argus, a witness at the scene said a man was pulled from the water before that area of the beach was cleared.

‘I have small children so didn’t really get close, but the police came and cleared the beach,’ she said,

‘We saw him being dragged out of the water and CPR being administered. The ambulance staff and police were there within two or three minutes.’ 

In Scotland a man died after his kayak capsized on the River Spey, Moray, on Sunday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the scene near Fochabers, at about 16:45 on July 17.

A 51-year-old man was recovered from the water by emergency services but he was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The same night, a man in his 50s died after falling from a boat and getting into difficulty in the water in Northern Ireland.

Emergency services rushed to the scene at Cromane Bay, Kilorglin, at around 10pm.

He was recovered from the water but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. 

A 16-year-old boy died after being seen struggling while swimming with friends in Salford Quays on Saturday

Jamie Lewin, 16, drowned in a quarry at Dawber Delph, Appley Bridge, near Wigan on Saturday

Alfie McCraw, 16, from Wakefield died after jumping into a West Yorkshire canal with friends

Emma Louise Powell, 24, drowned while paddleboarding in North Wales on Thursday

Also on Sunday, a 50-year-old man died at Ardsley Reservoir, West Yorkshire, it was reported, after he got into difficulty while swimming.

Det Insp Phil Hughes of Leeds CID said: ‘This incident serves as a timely reminder about the dangers of swimming in open water.

‘The weather is due to get hotter this week, I would urge people to not enter or swim in reservoirs or open waters.’

On Saturday a 16-year-old boy drowned in Salford Quays on Saturday, causing Greater Manchester Police to issue a fresh warning.

Det Insp Joanne Johnston, said: ‘We remind the public to avoid being tempted to cool off in reservoirs, rivers, canals or ponds.

‘We all want to enjoy the warm weather; please make sure you do so in a safe way. Think of your family – look out for your friends.’

Two other schoolboys drowned in separate swimming accidents last week.

After getting into difficulties while swimming in a quarry at Appley Bridge, Lancashire, on July 9, Jamie Lewin, 16, died.

The promising boxer who ‘loved life’ and was ‘was one in a million’ was the third teenager in just seven years to lose his life at the quarry.

The owners of a quarry have pleaded with the public to stay away, while revealing plans to reduce the depth of the water. 

Just two days later Alfie McCraw, also 16, from Wakefield, who had only recently finished his GCSEs, died after swimming in a West Yorkshire canal.

‘He was just 16 years old and had his whole life ahead of him which was cut short due to a tragic accident,’ said cousin Zoe. 

In North Wales, Emma Louise Powell, 24, drowned while paddleboarding with two pals on Thursday evening.

The ‘beautiful and happy go lucky’ woman got into difficulties at the beauty spot at Conwy Morfa with her two friends.

All three were rescued from the water following a major rescue operation, but tragically Emma, from Llandudno, could not be saved.

ncG1vNJzZmhqZGy7psPSmqmorZ6Zwamx1qippZxemLyue82erqxnkqTGbn2VZpmem5%2BisrR5056lraBdmbKiwMdmoKdlp5bBpr6MnayroZ6ceqm702aqqZ2coXq0tc2cnGaipaHGboWO