Missing boy, 14, thought to have drowned in River Thames - as 5 others die in heatwave
dailystar.co.ukFire Brigade and an extensive search was carried out involving all three emergency services and members of the public however efforts to locate the boy were unsuccessful. READ MORE: Passengers in 'apocalyptic' fear after train surrounded by wildfires is forced to stop The rescue operation was called off at 6;40pm and efforts are now concerted on retrieving his body.The boy's family have been informed.Superintendent Richard Smith, from the South West Command Unit, said: “Despite the very best efforts of all involved, we must now sadly conclude that this young boy has died.His death is a tragedy and I cannot begin to imagine what his family will be going through.
All our thoughts are with them.“I know that on days like today when temperatures are at a record high, it might look appealing to jump in and cool off in rivers, reservoirs, lakes or other open water.“Please don’t.
The dangers are real and this evening in Richmond we have seen the terrible consequences of what happens when it goes wrong.“To young people in particular, I would urge you to be the person in your group of friends who says no and reminds others about the dangers.
Your intervention could save a life and save another family from experiencing such an awful loss.”Tragically the boy is the sixth person to die in the UK since the Met Office weather warning came into force yesterday.
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