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Teenager’s death at Northfleet lake during heatwave ruled an accident

The inquest heard George Cuckoo was not a strong swimmer and may have entered the water to cool off with friends.

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An inquest has been held into the death of a 15-year-old boy who drowned in a lake.

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Death of Gravesend teen who drowned during heatwave still 'not clear', inquest hears

George Cuckoo, 15, had been swimming in a muddy lake with friends when he got into difficulty.

·London, United Kingdom
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Teenager’s death at Northfleet lake during heatwave ruled an accident

An inquest has been held into the death of a 15-year-old boy who drowned in a lake.

·Kent, United Kingdom
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Kent Online broke the news in Kent, United Kingdom on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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