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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Body found in search for missing dad in reservoir
A body has been found in a reservoir during the search for a man after a boat capsized. It is believed to be the man who fell into the water with his son at Draycote Water, near Rugby, on Thursday afternoon. The man's teenage son was rescued by two members of the public and was not injured. Warwickshire Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious. An "intensive" search operation took place at the 240-hectare (600-acre) reservoir on Thursday, with specialist search tactics and technology used, said the force. An update on the search was put out shortly before 23:45 BST on Friday. Chief Inspector Angus Eagles said: "Our thoughts are very much with the man's family at this incredibly difficult time and I would ask that their privacy continues to be respected. "I don't underestimate the impact this tragic incident and the large-scale search operation will have had on local people and businesses. "Thank you all for your patience and understanding while our officers worked tirelessly to find the man." Chief Insp Eagles also thanked Warwickshire Fire and Rescue, Warwickshire Search and Rescue, West Mercia Search and Rescue, Avon Fire and Rescue Service, West Mercia Police and Severn Trent. He said they had all played an "integral role" in supporting the extensive search efforts. A spokesperson for Draycote Water said it would remain shut on Saturday, having been closed since the incident. This includes the sailing club, fishing club and restaurant. Watersports such as sailing and windsurfing are popular at the site, and it also attracts anglers. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Dad missing after capsizing on reservoir with son Man missing after falling from boat on reservoir Warwickshire Police
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Body found in search for missing dad in reservoir
A body has been found in a reservoir during the search for a man after a boat capsized. It is believed to be the man who fell into the water with his son at Draycote Water, near Rugby, on Thursday afternoon. The man's teenage son was rescued by two members of the public and was not injured. Warwickshire Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious. An "intensive" search operation took place at the 240-hectare (600-acre) reservoir on Thursday, with specialist search tactics and technology used, said the force. An update on the search was put out shortly before 23:45 BST on Friday. Chief Inspector Angus Eagles said: "Our thoughts are very much with the man's family at this incredibly difficult time and I would ask that their privacy continues to be respected. "I don't underestimate the impact this tragic incident and the large-scale search operation will have had on local people and businesses. "Thank you all for your patience and understanding while our officers worked tirelessly to find the man." Chief Insp Eagles also thanked Warwickshire Fire and Rescue, Warwickshire Search and Rescue, West Mercia Search and Rescue, Avon Fire and Rescue Service, West Mercia Police and Severn Trent. He said they had all played an "integral role" in supporting the extensive search efforts. A spokesperson for Draycote Water said it would remain shut on Saturday, having been closed since the incident. This includes the sailing club, fishing club and restaurant. Watersports such as sailing and windsurfing are popular at the site, and it also attracts anglers. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Dad missing after capsizing on reservoir with son Man missing after falling from boat on reservoir Warwickshire Police
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Body found in search for missing dad in Draycote Water
A body has been found in a reservoir during the search for a man after a boat capsized. It is believed to be the man who fell into the water with his son at Draycote Water, near Rugby, on Thursday afternoon. The man's teenage son was rescued by two members of the public and was not Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious. An "intensive" search operation took place at the 240-hectare (600-acre) reservoir on Thursday, with specialist search tactics and technology used, said the force. An update on the search was put out shortly before 23:45 BST on Friday. Chief Inspector Angus Eagles said: "Our thoughts are very much with the man's family at this incredibly difficult time and I would ask that their privacy continues to be respected."I don't underestimate the impact this tragic incident and the large-scale search operation will have had on local people and businesses. "Thank you all for your patience and understanding while our officers worked tirelessly to find the man."Chief Insp Eagles also thanked Warwickshire Fire and Rescue, Warwickshire Search and Rescue, West Mercia Search and Rescue, Avon Fire and Rescue Service, West Mercia Police and Severn said they had all played an "integral role" in supporting the extensive search efforts.A spokesperson for Draycote Water said it would remain shut on Saturday, having been closed since the incident. This includes the sailing club, fishing club and such as sailing and windsurfing are popular at the site, and it also attracts anglers. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Teams search for missing father after boat capsizes at Draycote Water
Emergency services are still searching for a father after a boat capsized at a Warwickshire reservoir on Thursday man was on board the boat with his teenage son at Draycote Water near Rugby when it capsized, Warwickshire Police son was quickly rescued and was found not to be injured, but the search for the father is ongoing, using various land and water search equipment resources.A police spokesperson said they were still at the scene on Friday afternoon along with colleagues from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service. They added the force were "working tirelessly" and asked that the public avoid the area so as not to distract also thanked the public for respecting the privacy of the family.A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called at 15:21 BST and found a teenage boy who had been pulled from the water on arrival."He was assessed but did not require further treatment and was discharged at the scene," the spokesperson said."Following several hours of further searching alongside police and fire colleagues, no other patients were found, and our resources were scaled back."Draycote Water is a 240-hectare reservoir and country park, drawing its water from the River Leam, which then supplies drinking water to Rugby and such as sailing and windsurfing are popular at the site, and it also attracts anglers. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
4 days ago
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Teams search Draycote Water reservoir for missing man
Emergency services are searching for a man who has fallen from a boat into a reservoir in incident happened at Draycote Water near Rugby on Thursday afternoon, Warwickshire Police force said the reservoir was currently shut to the public as teams searched for the man, whose family are being supported by specialist also urged the public not to approach the area, "as doing so could distract searchers". Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
