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The Bbc12-Year-Old Boy Drowns in River Ribble Near Ribchester
Junior Slater, 12, died after entering difficulty while swimming with friends in the River Ribble. Lancashire Police said the incident occurred around 14:00 BST on Tuesday and is not being treated as suspicious.
news.google.comMet Office Issues Thunderstorm Warning After Record May Heat
A yellow thunderstorm warning covers parts of south-west England and Wales from 3pm to midnight. Tuesday set new May temperature records in England and Wales. Heat-health alerts remain active in multiple regions until Thursday.
joe.ie15-Year-Old Boy Dies in Lincolnshire Lake During Heat
Declan Sawyer, 15, was found in Swanholme Lakes near Lincoln on Sunday. His father and school issued statements urging caution around water.
vancouversun.comSearch Underway for 15-Year-Old Boy Missing in Lincoln Lake
Lincolnshire Police are searching Swanholme Lakes after a 15-year-old boy entered the water and has not been seen since. Emergency services responded at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 24.
Science NewsFreediving Research Examines Human Breath-Hold Limits and Health Effects
Physiologists study competitive freedivers to understand how the body adapts to extreme oxygen deprivation. The work may inform treatments for lung and heart conditions and safety measures for recreational swimmers.
The BbcSurfer Escapes Rip Current Off East Lothian Coast
An experienced surfer was pulled out to sea by a rip current near Dunbar on Friday morning. The surfer paddled to shore after 40 minutes while rescue teams responded to the incident.