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Woman dies in reservoir after ‘getting into trouble in water' bringing tragic end to huge rescue operation
A BODY has tragically been found in the search for a missing woman who got into difficulty in a reservoir.
Emergency services were called to Strinesdale Reservoir, in Greater Manchester, at around 4pm yesterday.
A woman was reported getting into difficulty in the water and a major search was launched.
Waterworks Road was cordoned off and specialist divers scoured the area.
A water incident unit was also recruited from the fire service to assist.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed a body was sadly recovered at around 6.25pm yesterday.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Emergency services responded to an incident at Strinesdale Reservoir at around 4:50pm yesterday (Sunday 17 August 2025) after reports of a woman getting into difficulty in the water.
"Sadly, the body of a woman was recovered.
"There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death."
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