Police are warning young people in Greater Manchester to take extra care as a 16 year old boy tragically drowned whilst swimming in a river in Hyde.
As temperatures hit 27C in Salford yesterday youngsters were spotted swimming in the waters at Salford Quays.
But police are warning that swimming in open waters brings a variety of unseen hazards.
Shortly before 5.45pm on Tuesday, 19 July 2016 police were called to reports that a body was in the River Etherow near to Broadbottom Road, Hyde.
Officers attended and the body of a 16-year-old boy was found.
He has not been formally identified but has been named locally as Jack Pullen.
There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Detective Inspector Andy Sandiford of GMP’s Tameside borough, said: “We have launched an investigation into this tragic incident which appears to have begun with a group of friends playing in the river on a hot summer’s day.
“While we don’t yet know for sure what happened, we understand the water appeared calm and shallow, but there may have been strong undercurrents and hidden hazards beneath the surface.
“A team of detectives are investigating the incident and have concluded that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy’s death.
“The family of the boy are being supported by specially trained officers during this difficult time.”
Friends have payed tributes to Jack on Facebook: Bethany Roters said,
“Rip to one of my gorgeous best friends, can’t believe your gone I’ll never come to terms with This!! You always cheered me up and put a smile on my face I am gutted it doesn’t seem real can’t believe we spoke this morning and now this happened just can’t stop crying I’ll never forget you, love you so much.”
Lizzie Dawn: Gone far to soon such a sad time for everyone who knows Jack I can’t imagine how the family are feeling. My heart goes out to them all he was a sweet and caring young lad.
