Body of teenager recovered from Greater Manchester reservoir during heatwave

A teenager has died in a Greater Manchester reservoir amid soaring temperatures.

It is the latest in a spate of open water deaths this summer during successive heatwaves.

Police were called to an incident at Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham, at around 7pm on Friday.

They found a man, 18, who was unresponsive in the water. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead at the scene, Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.

Detective Inspector Steven Horton said: "We have tragically recovered the body of an 18-year-old man from the water, and are conducting extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances.

"Our thoughts remain with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

"I would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the dangers of open water. We strongly encourage people to stay safe and refrain from entering large bodies of water including reservoirs, rivers, canals, or ponds.

"Your safety is our priority. Please look after yourselves and enjoy the weather safely."

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The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potential increase in water-related incidents, including risks from cold water shock and drowning, as the hot weather continues.

During the May heatwave, at least 15 people, mostly children, drowned while swimming in open water.

On Friday, Derbyshire Constabulary announced that the body of an 18-year-old man had been recovered from the water near the weir at the Darley Abbey Mills complex after two teenagers got into difficulty.

Forecasters have said areas of England and Wales will continue to exceed 30C throughout the weekend, and into next week, as it was announced that 2026 had become the first year to record temperatures of 35C on six separate days.

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