Body recovered in search for missing teenager at Hawley Lake near Blackwater
It follows an extensive multi-agency search
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A body has been recovered from Hawley Lake near Blackwater following an extensive multi-agency search for a missing teenager.
Emergency services confirmed the discovery was made on Tuesday afternoon after coordinated efforts involving several agencies in and around the lake area.
Formal identification has not yet taken place, however the teenager’s family has been informed of the development.
Authorities said a file will now be prepared for the coroner as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Hawley Lake Sail Training Centre have implemented a full site closure today (Wednesday 27 May).
In a statement on Facebook a spokesperson said:
"We are saddened to hear of this news and send our deepest condolences to his parents and family.
"The incident was unrelated to activities of the club, but out of respect for the family we chose to close the site today.
"We will re-open tomorrow, however this will be for members only. We are taking a pause on casual non-member equipment hire and day memberships until Monday."