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Body of Missing Teen Recovered from Colwick Country Park Lake

The 16-year-old's death is confirmed as non-suspicious as officials issue renewed warnings on open-water safety.

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Overview

  • Emergency services recovered the body of a 16-year-old boy shortly before 8pm on April 30, after he went missing while swimming in a lake at Colwick Country Park.
  • The multi-agency rescue operation involved Nottinghamshire Police's underwater search team and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
  • Authorities confirmed the boy’s death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
  • Specialist officers are providing support to the boy’s family during this difficult time.
  • Officials, including Nottinghamshire Police and local council leaders, have reiterated the hidden dangers of open water and urged caution, particularly during warm weather.