Huge search underway to find teenage boy who got 'into difficulty'
Huge search underway to find teenage boy who got ‘into difficulty’ in water at reservoir near Rotherham
- Police officers were called to Ulley Reservoir near Rotherham around 3pm today
- Area is a popular one with swimmers, walkers and picnic-goers in warm weather
- Police have issued ‘multiple resources’ to the search for the boy at the scene
A huge search operation is underway at a Yorkshire reservoir after a teenage boy got into difficulty in the water.
Officers were called to Ulley Reservoir near Rotherham around 3pm to reports that the boy was struggling.
The area is a popular one with swimmers, walkers and picnic-goers – especially when the weather is warm.
Police have issued ‘multiple resources’ to the search at the scene, and are now racing against time to try and save him.
The boy’s parents have been informed and are being supported by officers.
A huge search operation (pictured) is underway at a Yorkshire reservoir after a teenage boy got into difficulty in the water
The public is asked to avoid the area while the teams carry out their work.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: ‘Emergency services currently have multiple resources on scene at Ulley Reservoir, Rotherham.
‘At 3pm, police were called to concerns that a teenage boy had got in to difficulty in the water. Multiple agencies responded, and specialist search teams are now doing everything they can to find him.’
The area (pictured) is a popular one with swimmers, walkers and picnic-goers – especially when the weather is warm
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