Boy, 15, dies after struggling in water at beauty spot

A 15-year-old boy has died after being pulled from the water at a beauty spot in Greater Manchester.

People who saw the boy get into difficulty tried to rescue him from the lake at a watersports activity centre, but were unable to.

Emergency services were called to Scotman’s Flash at around 3pm yesterday but the boy was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers have said they do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, and they are supporting the boy’s family.

In a post on social media, Scotman’s Flash also confirmed the news, writing they are ‘deeply saddened’ by the incident.

‘Our staff noticed the young man in the water and attempted to save him but were sadly unable to,’ the post continued. ‘We’d like to thank them for their courage and determination.

‘Our thoughts are with the young man’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.’

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: ‘At around 3pm yesterday, officers were called over concerns for a 15-year-old male in the water at Scotman’s Flash, Wigan.

‘He was recovered from the water by members of the public but sadly, he passed away despite the best efforts of emergency services.

‘There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and his family are being supported by specialist officers at this time.’

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