A 13-YEAR-old boy has tragically died after getting into difficulty in the water at a popular swimming spot.
The teen was rushed to hospital after being pulled from Leadbeater Dam in Halifax, West Yorkshire, yesterday afternoon.
Emergency crews were scrambled to the popular dam on Lumb Lamb at around 3.18pm.
West Yorkshire Fire, Police and Ambulance teams led the search for the youngster, who was later pulled from the water.
He was taken to hospital and, despite the best efforts of medics, was tragically declared dead.
Issuing a statement, West Yorkshire Police said there were not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the tragic death.
The force said: “At 3.18pm, police were called to Leadbeater Dam on Lumb Lamb, Halifax to reports a teenage boy was in difficulty in the water.
“The body of a 13-year-old boy was pulled from the water. He was taken to hospital and was sadly pronounced dead.
“Enquiries are ongoing by Calderdale CID, however there aren’t believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”
Hundreds typically flock to Leadbeater Dam, which makes for a popular swimming spot in hot weather.
The country has been experiencing “exceptional” weather this bank holiday as temperatures soared to nearly 35C yesterday.
According to the Met Office, the UK recorded the hottest day in May on record on Monday at 34.8C at Kew Gardens in London.
