'Unimaginable grief' after boy's reservoir death
Summary
A 13-year-old boy named Reco David-James Puttock drowned in Leadbeater Dam near Halifax, West Yorkshire. Police said there are no suspicious circumstances, and his school and local rugby clubs offered condolences and support to their communities.Key Facts
- Reco David-James Puttock was 13 years old and drowned near Halifax in Leadbeater Dam.
- Emergency services were called just before 3:20 p.m. on Monday, and he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
- The boy’s school, Lightlife Academy, said he was a popular student and promised support for others affected.
- Two rugby clubs in the area expressed condolences and highlighted the impact on their teams.
- Police are investigating but have found no signs of suspicious activity.
- His death is part of several open water drownings during a recent hot weather period in England.
- Other recent drowning victims include a 12-year-old in Lancashire, a teenage boy in South Yorkshire, a 16-year-old girl in Warwickshire, and a 15-year-old near Lincoln.
- Families and officials are raising awareness about the dangers of playing near water during hot weather.
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