Body found in search for boy, 11, who went missing in South Yorkshire river
Summary
A body has been found in the search for an 11-year-old boy, Mackenzie Swift, who went missing after entering the River Don in South Yorkshire. Police have informed the family and are offering support, while investigations and search efforts involved multiple rescue teams.Key Facts
- Mackenzie Swift entered the River Don in Mexborough around 8 pm on Saturday and did not come out.
- Police found a body during the search on Tuesday morning but have not formally identified it yet.
- Mackenzie’s family has been informed and provided with specialist support.
- The search included police, fire and rescue, mountain rescue, and an underwater search team.
- The area where Mackenzie went missing is known to be dangerous, and locals say a child could easily be swept away.
- There were at least 15 water-related deaths last month in the UK during a hot spell, including other young people and a woman who died trying to rescue a dog.
- Water safety experts warn that cold water shock is a risk because water stays cold even when the air temperature is high.
- Experts say this problem happens every year when warm air meets cold water, which hasn’t had time to warm up.
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