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Urgent search for boy, 11, missing after entering river in South Yorkshire

Urgent search for boy, 11, missing after entering river in South Yorkshire The boy was seen entering the River Don in Mexborough and police were called at 7.59pm on Saturday - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments An urgent search is under way for an 11-year-old boy who went missing after entering a river in South Yorkshire. Police were called to Ferry Boat Lane in Mexborough at 7.59pm on Saturday 30 May after the boy was seen entering the water of the River Don but was not seen getting out.

Mexborough live: Search for 11-year-old boy missing after entering River Don

Search for 11-year-old boy missing after entering River Don A huge search and rescue mission is underway at a river spot in South Yorkshire after a child was seen entering the river but did not reappear An 11-year-old boy has gone missing after entering a river sparking a huge search operation. Emergency services have swarmed Ferry Boat Lane in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, just before 8pm on Saturday after the child entered the water but was not seen getting out. A specialist search and...

Boy, 11, missing in River Don named as family told he 'could not have survived'

Boy, 11, missing in River Don named as family told he 'could not have survived' Police have told the family of 11-year-old Mackenzie Swift, who has been missing since entering the River Don on Saturday, that the youngster 'could not have survived' in the water for this length of time An 11-year-old boy who went missing after entering the River Don in Doncaster has been named, with police saying they had a "heartbreaking conversation" with his family that he "could not have survived" in the...

MP's emotional direct plea to the public to help save lives as drownings become a 'national emergency'

MP's emotional direct plea to the public to help save lives as drownings become a 'national emergency' Lee Pitcher MP, Member of Parliament for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme, has backed the Mirror's Save Lives for Sam campaign and put pressure on the Govenment Water safety campaigner Lee Pitcher MP is calling on the public to support The Mirror's 'Save Lives for Sam' campaign and push for the Government to raise public awareness before the summer holidays. The Doncaster MP has...

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.

Princess Diana barrister accused of setting up ‘elaborate’ system to avoid paying £2m in tax

Princess Diana barrister accused of setting up ‘elaborate’ system to avoid paying £2m in tax Robert Venables KC is accused of failing to properly declare his income across seven years while working as one of the country’s leading tax lawyers - Bookmark A barrister who previously worked for Princess Diana is in court for allegedly dodging nearly £2 million in tax. Robert Venables KC is accused of failing to properly declare his income across seven years while working as one of the country’s...

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