Body found in pond is 10th person to die in heatwave
Summary
A teenage boy's body was found in a pond in Kent, making him the 10th person to die in water-related incidents during a recent heatwave in the UK. Most of the victims, including children and elderly people, died from accidents linked to warmer weather and water.Key Facts
- The teenage boy was found in a pond in Swanscombe, Kent.
- This is the 10th death connected to water during the recent heatwave.
- Other victims include teenagers from several UK areas and adults in Cornwall and Wales.
- Police do not suspect foul play in the boy’s death and have notified the coroner.
- The Royal Life Saving Society warns that warmer weather leads to more accidental drownings, especially among children.
- The UK recorded its hottest day in May, reaching 35.1°C at Kew Gardens, London.
- Some victims have been named while others have not been formally identified yet.
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