Boy, 13, who died ‘getting in issue’ at dam in Bank Holiday tragedy named and pictured
The 13-year-old has been named locally as Reco Puttock, from Bradford, and was pulled from the water at Leadbeater Dam in Halifax following a multi-agency rescue operation
Police say the boy had gotten into difficulty in the water (Image: Yorkshire Live)
A lad who tragically lost his life after encountering trouble in the water at a dam in Halifax has been identified.
The 13-year-old boy, locally known as Reco Puttock from Bradford, was rescued from the water after struggling at Leadbeater Dam on Lumb Lane, near Wainstalls. He was rushed to hospital but despite all efforts, he was later declared dead.
In the aftermath of the tragic incident, photos of Reco started circulating on social media, providing many outside his immediate circle their first glimpse of the young lad at the heart of the devastating news. Emergency services were alerted to the dam near Halifax around 3.18pm on Sunday, May 25.
A substantial multi-agency response ensued, involving police, fire and rescue teams, water rescue experts, ambulance crews, and a police helicopter. It’s understood that family members were present at the scene as the search took place.
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that his death is not being treated as suspicious, with investigations ongoing under Calderdale CID, reports Yorkshire Live.
Since the tragedy, hundreds of people including friends and family have paid tribute to the “lovely” and “respectful” teenager. Friends and classmates remembered Reco as a “pleasant” and “funny” young lad, with many finding it hard to come to terms with the sudden loss.
Finn Thomas expressed: “Rest in peace Reco we all will miss you so much and we all are thinking about you fly high mate gone way too soon.” Lauren Robinson wrote: “Rest in peace Reco. Thinking of your family.”
Craig Walker wrote: “Amazing young man so respectful every time I’d seen him. Sending hugs and love to all the family and friends. Absolutely gutted. Rest in peace little man.”
Amy Heaton wrote: “RIP Reco, such a pleasant young lad! Thoughts are with your mum, dad, Ellie, Holly and Junior.”
Maria Power said: “Rip Reco my daughter said you was a funny and caring young boy. my heart goes out to your family and all of your friends LLR.”
Irfan Anjum said: “Absolutely heart-breaking news. Sending my deepest condolences to Reco’s family and friends at this incredibly painful time. No parent or family should ever have to go through something like this. Rest in peace young man.”
Dionne Canoville said: “Thinking of his loved ones at this difficult time! RIP beautiful boy.” Scarlet Hannah wrote: “Rip Reco you was taken to soon we all miss you.”
Jenny Fryer added: “RIP Reco you was a lovely young man you will be missed thoughts go to your family and friends.” Danny Ryan Benson said: “Rest in eternal peace Reco, sending love to all the family at these sad times.”
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