A 19-year-old man who was pulled from Balderton Lake in New Balderton later died in hospital. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner. The death is one of at least 13 water-related fatalities recorded during recent hot weather across the UK. Emergency services warn that open water is dangerous and advise calling 999 rather than attempting a rescue yourself.
19-Year-Old Dies After Being Recovered From Balderton Lake, Police Confirm
Emergency services were called to Balderton Lake on Thursday [BBC]
A 19-year-old man has died after being pulled from Balderton Lake in New Balderton, Nottinghamshire, police have confirmed.
Emergency services were called to the lake off Heron Way at 14:35 BST on Thursday. Paramedics treated the man at the scene before he was taken to hospital, but Nottinghamshire Police said on Saturday that he did not survive. Officers are supporting his family.
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances and that a file will be prepared for the coroner.
Nottinghamshire Police said the 19-year-old had been at Balderton Lake with friends [BBC]
Context: Rising Number Of Water-Related Deaths
Authorities said this is one of at least 13 water-related fatalities recorded during the recent hot weather across the UK. Incidents include the recovery of a 12-year-old boy from the River Ribble in Ribchester, Lancashire, and a 17-year-old who went missing at Pick Mere lake in Cheshire. Other deaths involving young people have been reported in Kent, Oxford, Lincoln, Halifax, Rotherham, Warwickshire, Farnborough and parts of Scotland, while an older man died in Cornwall and a woman in her 70s died in Wales. A body was also found during the search for a man who got into difficulty in the Norfolk Broads.
Ch Insp Clive Collings, of Newark, 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 that on Thursday one man managed to get out of the water and crews rescued another man — the individual police later confirmed had died.
Group Manager Charlotte Weatherall-Smith 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. 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."
Emergency services continue to stress the risks of swimming in open water and urge the public not to attempt untrained rescues. Officers and emergency crews are offering support to those affected by this incident.
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