Boy, 13, who died after being pulled from Exeter canal is named
- A 13-year-old boy died after jumping into the Exeter Ship Canal at Clapperbrook Lane East on Monday, 5 May, around 16:35 BST.
- The boy failed to surface, prompting emergency services to be alerted and respond rapidly with police, fire, and ambulance crews attending the scene.
- After being rescued from the canal near Salmonpool Swingbridge and receiving emergency treatment at the scene, he was transported to hospital in critical condition but subsequently passed away despite medical intervention.
- Devon and Cornwall Police’s Acting Superintendent Chris Conway expressed sorrow over the incident, extended sympathies to the family receiving support from specialist officers, and emphasized the importance of respecting their privacy during this difficult time.
- Authorities said the death is not suspicious, and warnings about the canal's dangers, including cold water shock and underwater hazards, emphasize swimming risks there.
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