Teenage boy pulled from Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after getting into difficulty at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln.

Emergency services, including Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue alongside the East Midlands Ambulance Service, were called to the scene at Doddington Road at 5.48pm yesterday (9th July).

The boy's family accompanied him to the hospital following the incident.

Officials are conducting enquiries to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the event.

Authorities have taken this opportunity to highlight the risks associated with swimming in lakes and open water.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue advises that conditions beneath the water's surface can be unpredictable and potentially life-threatening.

Further water safety guidance can be accessed via the Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue’s Facebook page.

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