Body of girl, 15, pulled from water following huge…

Body of girl, 15, pulled from water following huge police search

The body of a teenage girl was tragically pulled from Carr Mill Dam on Thursday (June 1) following a huge emergency services search.

Police and paramedics were called out to the water, in St Helens near the Wigan border, at around 12.30pm following reports of a concern for the safety of a girl who was in distress while swimming with friends.

Merseyside Police have since confirmed that the body of a girl, aged 15, has been recovered. A huge emergency services presence was seen at Carr Mill Dam throughout Thursday afternoon including fire crews and paramedics.

The force added that specialist family liaison officers are supporting the family and that her death is not being treated as suspicious.

Chief inspector Paul Holden said: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm that the body of the teenage girl has been recovered from the water. Our sincere condolences go to her family and friends during this tragic time.

Emergency services searching Carr Mill Dam (Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)

“I would appeal to anyone who was visiting Carr Mill Dam at around midday onwards to please get in touch so we can ascertain what happened and provide her family with answers.

"When the schools return for the summer term our schools officers will work with St Helens Council to ensure that we are able to educate young people about the dangers of water. We know how tempting it can be to cool down in the water on a hot summers day, but we want to ensure that young people are equipped with the right knowledge to keep them safe around water."

St Helens Area Manager for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Kevin Longshaw, said: “Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service mobilised four fire engines at 12.30pm to reports of a young person who had come into difficulty in the water at Carr Mill Dam.

""Firefighters in water kit entered the dam to search. They were assisted with an airborne drone and an underwater drone.

"Working jointly with our police and ambulance colleagues, we were able to establish the location of the young person and tragically were able to confirm that a body was recovered shortly after. Our thoughts are very much with the family and all those affected by this tragic incident.”

Merseyside Police are urging anyone who was in the area at the time to contact the force as they continue to investigate and establish what happened.

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 466 of 1 June.

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