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Boy, 13, who died in water at UK beauty spot is pictured – as four other teens die in heatwave tragedy

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy who died in water at a UK beauty spot has been pictured – as four other teenagers die in heatwave tragedies.

Reco Puttock was rushed to hospital after being pulled from Leadbeater Dam in Halifax, West Yorkshire, on Monday afternoon.

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A picture of Reco was shared by relativesCredit: Ben Lack
 

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Emergency services scrambled to the sceneCredit: © YappApp
Emergency crews were scrambled to the popular dam at around 3.18pm.

West Yorkshire Fire, Police and Ambulance teams led the search for the teen, who was later pulled from the water.

He was rushed to hospital and, despite the best efforts of medics, was tragically declared dead.

Reco’s mum Sam Puttock paid a heartfelt tribute to her lad on Tuesday.

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The body of Declan Sawyer, 15, was found by police on May 24 after they conducted an extensive search of Swanholme Lakes in LincolnCredit: Facebook
 

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Abbie Carmody-Pepper, 15, vanished at Burrow Beach in Howth, Dublin, with friends after entering the waterCredit: rip.ie
 

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Family members arrive to pay tribute to RecoCredit: Ben Lack
 

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Tributes flooded in for the tragic ladCredit: Ben Lack
She said he was close to his three siblings, “especially with his big sister”.

She told the Telegraph and Argus: “He loved being out with his friends. That’s what he enjoyed most.

“I don’t know what to feel, I think I’ve just cried and cried since about 7am this morning… I don’t think I can bring myself to any more at the minute.”

On social media, tributes poured in for Reco with relatives saying “rest easy”.

“RIP Reco, forever 13”, other tributes read.

One posted: “Absolutely heartbreaking, thinking of you. Words can’t even describe. Rest in paradise Reco.”

Local Natalie Smith, 36, said: “The first thing I knew something was wrong was when I heard the sirens.

“Then the police helicopter, the fire engines, and the ambulances appeared.

“Then a few hours later I could see the ambulance crew walking along the bank carrying a stretcher.

“When it is a hot day people come here to walk, swim and picnic. It was very busy yesterday with people coming to paddle or swim.

“Still, you never expect something like this to happen. It is tragic.”

The scorching Bank Holiday saw Brits flock to the sea and rivers amid record-breaking temperatures.

But tragically Reco is one of five teenagers who have died in separate water-related incidents over the heatwave.

The body of Declan Sawyer, 15, was found by police on May 24 after they conducted an extensive search of Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln.

Declan’s father, Carl, said his “darling boy” loved to spend his time playing football and going fishing.

He has urged parents and children to be aware of the risks when swimming in any rivers or lakes during hot weather.

Carl said: “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 24th May 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.”

After hours of searching and with the help of a special dive team, the force found his body in the former quarry.

Abbie Carmody-Pepper, 15, vanished at Burrow Beach in Howth, Dublin, with friends after entering the water.

Her body was recovered from the water on Sunday evening following a search operation involving the Irish Cost Guard, gardai and RNLI from Howth.

Family friend Aoife has organised a GoFundMe page to raise funds to support the 15-year-old’s family with funeral costs.

Emergency services also raced to Kingsbury Water Park, Warwickshire, just after 6pm on Monday following concerns for the welfare of a girl in the water.

Sadly, the 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after her body was recovered at around 7.20pm, according to Warwickshire Police.

The force has launched an investigation into the circumstances and people have been urged not to speculate about what happened.

The cops said in a statement on Facebook: “Over the coming days, we’ll have officers in the area providing reassurance. So if you have any questions, please speak to them.”

In another tragedy, emergency services rushed to Rother Valley Country Park in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, at around 7pm on Monday, following reports of a missing boy.

Tragically, his body was later discovered.

Large crowds are said to have headed to the park during the hot weather over the Bank Holiday.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We were called to Rother Valley Country Park at 6.50pm yesterday following reports that a teenage boy had entered the water but had not been seen getting out.

“Officers, alongside emergency crews from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, responded and a specialist search operation was launched.

“Sadly, in the early hours of this morning, a body was recovered from the water.

“Whilst formal identification is yet to take place, the boy’s family has been informed and is being supported by officers.”

Lancashire Police also rushed to a river in Ribchester following reports of a child in difficulty at around 2pm on Tuesday.

Emergency services are searching the water after he went into the river while “swimming with friends”.

A man in his 60s has also tragically died after trying to save two family members struggling in the sea.

Sadly, another young child was reported to have difficulty while swimming before a body was found at around 7.50pm on Tuesday.

The 12-year-old had entered the River Ribble at Ribchester, Lancashire, during the afternoon, before a large-scale search involving officers from an underwater search unit and fire and rescue crew took place.

A body was found and despite not being formally identified, is believed by the police to be the missing 12-year-old

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