Tragedy struck in London as a 15-year-old boy lost his life after encountering difficulties while swimming in a lake in south-east London. The incident took place in Beckenham Place Park in Lewisham, where emergency services were called in response to reports of the boy going missing on Friday evening. Despite efforts from specialist diving teams, the London Ambulance Service, and the London Fire Brigade, the boy’s body was not recovered until later that night around 22:40 BST.
The Metropolitan Police, who initially believed the boy to be 16 years old, later confirmed his age to be 15. The boy, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken to the hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead. Authorities are treating his death as unexpected, with no suspicions of foul play involved. Meanwhile, in a separate incident on Monday, an 11-year-old girl named Kaliyah Coa went missing in the River Thames, prompting a “recovery mission” by the Met to locate her.
The tragic events have cast a somber shadow over the community as they reflect on the loss of young lives in water-related accidents. As investigations continue into both cases, authorities urge the public to exercise caution when swimming in natural bodies of water to prevent similar tragedies from occurring. The families of the victims have been notified and are receiving support during this difficult time as they come to terms with the sudden loss of their loved ones
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