Boy tragically dies after being pulled from river following frantic police search - 3 others rescued
A boy has tragically died after being pulled from a river in Leicestershire
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A boy has tragically died after being pulled from a river in Leicestershire, police have confirmed.
A frantic police search took place in Barrow-upon-Soar last night after emergency services were informed four male teenagers had entered a river.
Officers were assisted by a police helicopter as they searched the area for the boys.
While three required attention the fourth boy was pronounced dead shortly after being pulled out of the water.
A frantic police search took place in Barrow-upon-Soar last night
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A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: "At 9.15pm yesterday (Saturday 13 May) officers were called to the area of Bridge Street in Barrow-upon-Soar by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.
"It was reported that four teenage boys had entered the water.
"Following a search of the water, one boy was rescued but was pronounced dead a short time later.
"The other three were found safe and received medical attention.
"Specially-trained officers are providing support to the boy’s family and are engaging with the other three boys.
"A file will be prepared for the coroner and identification of the deceased is a matter for HM Coroner."
A police corden remains in place around a small section of the river.
The accident occurred on what has been the warmest weekend of the year so far for the UK.
Last year the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) cautioned swimmers against swimming outdoors unsupervised during the warmer weather.
Lee Heard, director of the RLSS, said: "There’s an inevitability around the warm weather and the number of people that drown.
"We don’t want people to not go into water to enjoy and learn to swim, but the reason why so many people are drowning is there seems to be a lack of understanding of their ability to swim in open water."
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