GoFundMe page set up for teenager who died in a lake in Sutton Coldfield
Daniel Drewitt was found in a pool at Sutton Park on Thursday.
A fundraising page has been set up to help support the family of a boy who died in a lake in Sutton Coldfield.
16 year old Daniel Drewitt was found in a pool at Sutton Park on Thursday after being reported as missing
The page has now raised more than £8,000 within 48 hours.
West Midlands Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious and it was liaising with the coroner.
A GoFundMe page, which organisers said on Saturday was set up with permission from Daniel's parents, would help support the family during a "difficult time".
The fundraiser was initially created with the goal of raising £1,600 but quickly surpassed its target and now has a revised goal of £11,000.
In an update posted on Sunday, organiser Helena Swallow said that the family are so grateful for all the support and donations.
Emergency services were called but he died before his body was recovered from the water.
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