- Staffordshire Police confirmed the physique was recovered at round 5pm right this moment
The physique of a lacking teenage boy has been recovered from a lake in Staffordshire after a determined search was launched.
Staffordshire Police mentioned the physique a 17-year-old boy, who has not been named, was discovered at round 5pm right this moment.
Emergency providers had been referred to as to Rudyard Lake, in Staffordshire at round 9.30pm yesterday following reviews that three youngsters had been noticed within the water.
Two of the boys managed to get out of the lake and had been assessed by paramedics earlier than being taken to hospital.
A significant manhunt then ensued to seek out the third teenager till this afternoon when police confirmed a physique had been recovered from the lake.
Emergency providers at Rudyard Lake. Staffordshire Police mentioned the physique a 17-year-old boy, who has not been named, was discovered at round 5pm right this moment
Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire. Emergency providers had been referred to as to Rudyard Lake, in Staffordshire at round 9.30pm yesterday following reviews that three youngsters had been noticed within the water
A Police and search and rescue crew on the water at Rudyard Lake. Two of the boys managed to get out of the lake and had been assessed by paramedics earlier than being taken to hospital
Police and search and rescue groups at Rudyard Lake. A 3rd boy was nonetheless lacking final evening and a serious manhunt ensued to seek out the boy till this afternoon when police confirmed a physique had been recovered
An incident help automobile on the lake. Chief Inspector Mark Barlow, from the Moorlands native policing crew, mentioned: ‘Our ideas and condolences are very a lot with the boy’s household at this distressing time’
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson mentioned: ‘We have deployed specialist officers to help his household at this deeply traumatic time.
‘His loss of life is not being handled as suspicious and a file will likely be ready for HM Coroner.’
Chief Inspector Mark Barlow, from the Moorlands native policing crew, mentioned: ‘Our ideas and condolences are very a lot with the boy’s household at this distressing time.
‘A lot of officers and emergency service personnel have been working across the clock and thru the evening since this was first reported to us.
‘I’d prefer to thank the members of the general public who revered the cordon and averted the realm while we labored on the scene.
‘This is a tragic case and one which I do know will trigger quite a lot of sorrow in the local people.
‘Our precedence now’s about ensuring we are able to do every little thing potential to help the boy’s household.’