A 15-year-old boy has tragically lost his life after getting into difficulty in a lake in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with the boy's body recovered by a specialist dive team in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
According to Lincolnshire Police, the boy was reported missing after getting into the lake, and a search operation was launched immediately. A team of specialist divers was deployed to the scene, and the boy's body was recovered at approximately 2am on Wednesday.
The cause of the boy's death is currently unknown, with police launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The force has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued weather warnings for Lincolnshire, with thunderstorms and strong winds forecast for the area. As of 8am on Wednesday, the Met Office's weather forecast for Lincolnshire read: 'Heavy showers and thunderstorms developing this morning, with a continued risk of further heavy showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Strong winds also expected, with gusts of up to 50mph.'
The weather warnings are in place until 8pm on Wednesday evening, with residents advised to take precautions to stay safe. This includes avoiding walking or driving through flooded areas, and keeping an eye on local weather forecasts.