Three teenagers die in open water in Bank Holiday tragedies

Three teenagers died in open water in separate Bank Holiday weekend tragedies. A 15-year-old girl was pulled from a lake at Kingsbury Water Park, off Bodymoor Heath Lane, near Sutton Coldfield , at 7.20pm yesterday, Monday, May 26. At around 3.15pm the same day, a 13-year-old boy was pulled out of Leadbeater Dam in Halifax, West Yorkshire. He was pronounced dead in hospital.

READ MORE: Tragedy as body of teenage girl pulled from Kingsbury Water Park - what we know so far And on Sunday, 15-year-old Declan Sawyer got into difficulty in Swanholme Lakes in Lincolnshire at 2.30pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as your Preferred Source in your Google search settings.

His death prompted his parents to issue a warning about playing near water as the country experienced record breaking temperatures. His father Carl saidL "Our darling boy Declan was a funny and outgoing young man who loved his fishing and his football. "He had a very cheeky smile and the personality to match. He was very much loved by his friends and family, and will be missed dearly by many.

"With his tragic and unexpected passing on Sunday, May 24 at Swanholme Lakes, we would like to raise awareness about children playing near any rivers or lakes in the hot weather. "Please can all parents, friends and family make their children aware of the dangers surrounding water. "As a family we would like to have some privacy at this very sad and upsetting time to process our loss. Many thanks."