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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Beament

Boy, 15, missing after swimming in lake as police launch major search operation

Police
  • A 15-year-old boy is missing after he was last seen swimming at Testwood Lakes, near Totton, Southampton.
  • Emergency services launched a multi-agency search operation after the alarm was raised at 1.35pm on Wednesday.
  • Hampshire Constabulary confirmed police marine units, the National Police Air Service, South Central Ambulance Service, and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Service are assisting in the search.
  • The area around Testwood Lakes has been cordoned off and is currently off-limits to the public.
  • The incident occurred on what was provisionally the hottest June day on record, with temperatures reaching 36C and extreme heat warnings issued across England.

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Emergency services launch search operation after boy, 15, goes missing while swimming in lake

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