Police recover body of 15-year-old boy from Lincoln lake
Emergency crews responded to reports of a boy in difficulty at Swanholme Lakes on Sunday afternoon. Lincolnshire Police later recovered a body and identified the deceased as Declan Sawyer.
yahoo.comEmergency services were called to Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln at about 14:30 BST on Sunday after reports that a 15-year-old boy had entered the water and was in difficulty. Lincolnshire Police conducted a search and recovered a body. The force later confirmed the deceased was Declan Sawyer.
Priory City of Lincoln Academy, the boy's school, issued a statement describing the loss as devastating for the learning community and stating that staff and students would miss his presence. The statement added that the academy would support students experiencing a range of emotions in the days ahead.
A police spokesperson said the incident would likely affect Declan's friends and the local community.
Swanholme Lakes is a nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest located about three miles from Lincoln city centre. On Sunday the temperature in Lincoln reached about 25C, according to the Met Office.
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3 events- Sunday 14:30 BST
Emergency crews called to Swanholme Lakes after reports of boy in difficulty.
1 sourceBBC News - Sunday afternoon
Lincolnshire Police recover body and identify it as Declan Sawyer.
1 sourceBBC News - Sunday
Priory City of Lincoln Academy issues statement on the loss.
1 sourceBBC News
Potential Impact
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The school will provide support services to students and staff.
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Local community members may visit the site to leave tributes.
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