A 15-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in a lake in Lincoln, United Kingdom, with school officials describing him as someone who will be “sorely missed” by the community.
Emergency services were called to reports of a teenager struggling in the water at Swanholme Lakes at around 14:30 BST on Sunday.
Lincolnshire Police said a body was later recovered following a search operation, and the boy was identified as Declan Sawyer.
In a statement, Priory City of Lincoln Academy said, “This loss is devastating and our entire Priory Lincoln learning community is grieving alongside Declan’s family and friends.”
It added, “Declan was a valued member of our academy and a loyal friend to many students. His presence and character in our academy will be sorely missed by staff and students alike, and his absence will be felt profoundly in the coming days, weeks and months ahead.
“At times like this, it is natural for students to experience a wide range of emotions. We want to reassure you that we are here to support every member of our community.”
A police spokesperson said: “This is such a sad incident that will no doubt also affect many of Declan’s friends and the local community as well.”
Swanholme Lakes is a nature reserve and a nationally designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Sunday also saw unusually high temperatures across the UK, with provisional figures suggesting the hottest May day in 79 years, reaching 32C at Heathrow Airport.
In Lincoln, temperatures peaked at around 25C, according to the Met Office.
