Man dies after being rescued from lake

A 19-year-old man has died after being recovered from a lake in Nottinghamshire, police have said.

Emergency services were called to Balderton Lake, off Heron Way in New Balderton, at 14:35 BST on Thursday.

Nottinghamshire Police said he had been at the lake with friends and was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.

It added on Saturday he had not survived and officers were supporting the family.

Police said there were not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file would be prepared for the coroner.

There have been at least 13 water-related deaths during the hot weather, including that of a 12-year-old boy whose body was found in the River Ribble in Ribchester, Lancashire, and a 17-year-old boy who went missing at Pick Mere lake in Cheshire.

Young people have also died in Kent, Oxford, Lincoln, Halifax, Rotherham, Warwickshire, Farnborough and Scotland, along with a man in his 60s in Cornwall and a woman in her 70s in Wales.

On Saturday, a body was also found in the search for a man who got into difficulty in the water in the Norfolk Broads.

Ch Insp for Newark, Clive Collings, said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are solely with this young man's family.

"We recognise this will be very upsetting for the local community and we encourage people to access support if they need it.

"During hot weather we know people want to keep cool but open waters are exceptionally dangerous as there is no way of telling what's beneath the surface."

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said on Thursday one man got out of the water and crews rescued another man - who police confirmed died on Saturday.

Group manager Charlotte Weatherall-Smith, from the fire service, said: "I would like to extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of this young man at this incredibly difficult time.

"This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with everyone affected.

"Incidents like this are a stark reminder of the dangers that open water can present.

"Even on warm and sunny days, water temperatures can be much colder than they appear, and entering the water can lead to cold water shock, which can be sudden, severe and potentially fatal.

"If you see someone in difficulty in the water, call 999 immediately and ask for the fire service.

"Encourage the person to float on their back to help them stay calm and conserve energy. For your own safety, please do not enter the water or attempt a rescue yourself, as this can put additional lives at risk."

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