Declan Sawyer

Tributes paid to boy who died after getting into difficulty in lake

Declan Sawyer tragically died after experiencing difficulties in a Lincolnshire lake. Tributes have been paid to the young boy following the incident.

Tragic Brits lost to May heatwave drownings from girl, 15, fetching a ball to hero grandad

Record breaking temperatures in May have brought tragedy across the UK, with a series of accidental drownings leaving families and communities across the country devastated. From a grandfather who died rescuing his nine-year-old granddaughter and a woman who lost her life trying to save her dog, to children playing with friends who never to return home - last month's weather proved just how easy it is for happy days in the sun to turn into heartbreak. A total of 19 people lost their lives in...

At least 15 people have now died in water during hot weather in UK

At least 15 people have now died in water during hot weather in UK The Royal Life Saving Society urged people to ‘stop and think’ before entering water during the heatwave - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments At least 15 people have died in open water during a heatwave and hot weather across the UK. The Royal Life Saving Society urged people to “stop and think” before getting into the water in response to the deaths, most of whom were children.

Boy, 16, who died in popular lake during Bank Holiday heatwave could not swim, inquest hears

Boy, 16, who died in popular lake during Bank Holiday heatwave could not swim, inquest hears Muhammed had gone to the country park with friends on Bank Holiday Monday - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A 16-year-old boy who tragically died after getting into difficulty in a lake during the recent heatwave was unable to swim, an inquest has heard. Muhammed Secka’s body was found the day after emergency services were called to Rother Valley Country Park, in South Yorkshire, on Bank Holiday...

Family remember 'darling boy' who died in lake

Heatwave drowning deaths reach 15 across UK as new urgent water warnings issued

Heatwave drowning deaths reach 15 across UK as new urgent water warnings issued The number of people who have died from water-related incidents since the beginning of the heatwave has risen to 14, with a 13-year-old boy and a 72-year-old woman among the victims A 15-year-old girl has become the 15th person to die in water-related incidents since the beginning of the heatwave - sparking new warnings over the danger of open swimming. More deaths have been reported this weekend after several...

Boy, 16, who died after entering lake with pals during heatwave 'could not swim'

Boy, 16, who died after entering lake with pals during heatwave 'could not swim' Muhammed Secka, 16, got into difficulty in a lake at Rother Valley Country Park, in South Yorkshire during the recent heatwave A 16-year-old boy who died after getting into difficulty in a lake during the recent heatwave could not swim, an inquest has heard. Muhammed Secka’s body was found the day after emergency services were called to Rother Valley Country Park, in South Yorkshire, on Bank Holiday Monday.

MPs fall silent as names of drowning victims read out amid calls for Sam's Law

MPs fall silent as names of drowning victims read out amid calls for Sam's Law MPs heard that a week of tragedy which saw 19 people - including 13 children - drown in open water spots across Britain should be a turning point with calls for improved safety measures MPs fell silent as the names of recent drowning victims, including 13 children, were read out - with ministers facing calls to do more to prevent future tragedies. The government was told that their deaths must be a turning point...

Family remember 'darling boy' who died in lake

Five youngsters drown as UK experiences heatwave