Overview

• Izaiah Smith, 15, drowned on April 4, 2025, after getting into difficulty in the lake at Beckenham Place Park in southeast London.
• Specialist diving teams, paramedics, and firefighters conducted a seven-hour search before recovering his body late Friday evening.
• Tributes from Izaiah’s football clubs, Seda Academy and Dorking Wanderers FC, highlight his talent, kindness, and positive impact on those around him.
• The lake remains closed with security in place as Lewisham Council and police continue their investigation into the incident.
• The tragedy has raised concerns about water safety at public swimming areas, with the lake being a popular but potentially hazardous recreational site.