UK heatwave: A 13-year-old boy died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a West Yorkshire reservoir

A 13-year-old boy died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a reservoir in West Yorkshire during the bank holiday heatwave, police confirmed on Tuesday.Emergency services rushed to Leadbetter Dam on Lump Lane in Halifax about 3.20pm on Monday after reports the teenager was struggling in the water.

The boy was later pulled out and taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police rule out foul play

West Yorkshire Police said Calderdale CID were investigating the incident, but there were currently no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.The force said in a statement that officers, firefighters and paramedics quickly responded to the scene after receiving distress calls from members of the public.Leadbeater Dam is known locally as a popular swimming spot, especially during periods of hot weather.

UK records hottest May day ever

This tragedy came at a time when Britain witnessed exceptionally high temperatures, as the Met Office confirmed that it was the hottest May day ever recorded in the United Kingdom.Kew Gardens in southwest London recorded 34.8C on Monday, setting a new provisional record for the warmest spring temperature in the country.Meteorologists warned that temperatures could rise further on Tuesday, with temperatures in several parts of southern England and Wales expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius or even 36 degrees Celsius.

Another teen has been found dead in a Lake Lincoln search

In a separate incident, police confirmed that a body had been recovered during the search for 15-year-old Declan Sawyer, who went missing after entering Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln on Sunday afternoon.Lincolnshire Police said specialist diving teams found the body later that evening. The teenager’s family has been informed and officers are supporting them.“Our thoughts are with his family during this extremely difficult time,” police said, urging the public not to post unverified information online.

New concerns about open water safety

Back-to-back tragedies have renewed concerns about water safety as rising temperatures drive crowds to lakes, reservoirs and dams across the UK.Authorities continue to warn people about the hidden dangers of open water, including cold water shock, strong currents and sudden drops in depth, even during hot weather.