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Body Found in Water During Search for Missing Boy, 17, at Pickmere Lake
Five fire engines, a rescue boat and a police helicopter joined the search after a boy entered the water and went missing, officials said.
- A major search operation began yesterday at Pickmere Lake near Knutsford after a teenage boy was reported missing while swimming. The alarm was raised shortly before 5pm on Tuesday, with specialist boat units from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service searching from about 16:50 BST.
- The incident began when an individual entered the water at Pickmere Lake and was subsequently reported missing, prompting emergency services to dispatch after reports that a boy had last been seen in the water.
- Five fire engines, a rapid response unit, technical rescue unit and boat unit responded, with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service deploying a rescue boat and water rescue firefighters alongside the police helicopter. Social media showed cordons placed across surrounding footpaths.
- A body has been recovered from Pickmere Lake believed to be that of the missing 17-year-old, and while formal identification is pending, Cheshire Police confirmed the family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
- Chief Inspector Jamie Lewis warned of the very real dangers of swimming in open water during the bank holiday weekend, citing hidden currents and unseen hazards such as mud banks. Police reminded visitors to park safely as emergency access is critical in such incidents.
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