A 13-year-old boy tragically died on Monday, May 25, after getting into difficulty in the water at Leadbeater Dam, Lumb Lamb, Halifax.
West Yorkshire Police and emergency services responded following reports of the boy in distress at 3.18pm on the hottest day of the year.
Emergency crews quickly attended the scene at Leadbeater Dam after calls raised concerns for the boy’s safety. He was pulled from the water by rescuers before being rushed to hospital.
Despite medical assistance, the 13-year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital. West Yorkshire Police confirmed the tragic loss and expressed condolences to the family.
Calderdale CID are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. At this stage, police said there are no suspicious circumstances linked to the boy’s death.
The local community in Halifax is mourning after the heartbreaking loss of a young life during what was one of the hottest days of the year, highlighting the dangers of open water spots like Leadbeater Dam.
Originally published by UKNIP.
