Woman's body pulled from Oldham reservoir

Rescue teams were called to Strinesdale Reservoir on Sunday (17 August)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 18th Aug 2025

A woman's body has been pulled from a reservoir in Oldham, following searches of a popular beauty spot on Sunday (17 August).

Police and fire and rescue teams were called to reports of a woman going into the water at Strinesdale Reservoir at around 15:16:50BST.

Sadly, a body was found a short time later.

There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

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