An 18-year-old man has died at a reservoir in Greater Manchester, police said as they warned of the dangers of going into open water. Emergency services responded to an incident at Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham, at around 7pm on Friday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
They found the 18-year-old unresponsive in the water, and he was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts of medical professionals, the force added. A scene remains in place, and inquiries are ongoing, police said.
Detective Inspector Steven Horton from GMP’s Oldham district said: “We have tragically recovered the body of an 18-year-old man from the water and are conducting extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances.
“Our thoughts remain with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
“I would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the dangers of open water. We strongly encourage people to stay safe and refrain from entering large bodies of water including reservoirs, rivers, canals, or ponds”
“Your safety is our priority. Please look after yourselves and enjoy the weather safely.”
This comes as the third heatwave of the year is expected to extend through the weekend and into next week, with temperatures potentially reaching
Saturday will see highs of 32C to 34C in Wales and South-west England, Northern Ireland temperatures could reach 25C, while Scotland could see highs of 27C.
Amber and yellow heat health alerts issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will also remain in place across large parts of England until Sunday.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster David Hayter said: “Areas of central and southern England and Wales are expected to see several more consecutive days of temperatures above 30C.
“While temperatures are expected to reach into the low to mid-30Cs through the weekend, the focus of the heat will gradually shift towards western parts of the UK.
“This will also bring some slightly cooler and cloudier conditions to eastern coastal areas than of recent days. It will also turn windier across southern areas, bringing breezier conditions, especially along coasts and headlands.”