Boy, 16, dies in Lake Windermere ‘after getting into difficulty’ sparking major search operation

THE body of a teenage boy was pulled from Lake Windermere following a major search.

Police raced to reports that a 16-year-old boy had got “into difficulty in the water” near Brockhole shortly after 5pm last Thursday.

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The remains of the boy – who has not been named – were found at around 11.45pm the same day.

His family are being supported.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: “Police can confirm that a 16-year-old boy has died following an incident at Lake Windermere.

“Officers were contacted shortly after 5pm on 24 July with a report that a 16-year-old boy had got into difficulty in the water near to Brockhole.

“A significant multi-agency search operation commenced which included the support of specialist search teams.

“A body was found later that evening, shortly after 11:45pm.

“The family of the 16-year-old boy have been informed and are being supported.

“They have asked for privacy at this difficult time.”