A body was discovered by emergency personnel while searching for a man in the water at Ardsley Reservoir.
At 5.30 p.m. yesterday evening (16 July), police were called to report of a man in difficulty in the water.
This afternoon, a 50-year-old local man was discovered in the water.
His death is being investigated as accidental, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Leeds CID Detective Inspector Phil Hughes stated:
This is a tragic incident in which a man has died.” During this difficult time, specially trained officers are assisting his family.
This incident is a timely reminder of the risks associated with swimming in open water.
Because the weather is expected to heat up this week, I advise people not to enter or swim in reservoirs or open waters.
