A huge emergency services response rushed to Heaton Park on Sunday afternoon over fears of someone struggling in the water. It is understood that crews headed for the reservoir beside the St Margaret's entrance after they were informed somebody who was swimming was facing difficulties.
However when they arrived, firefighters carried out a full search of the water at the north Manchester park and didn't find anyone in need of help. Onlookers reported seeing the huge response speed into the car park shortly before 4pm on Sunday (March 20).
The fire service has since confirmed that the person in the water had, on this occasion, been able to pull themselves to safety and leave the area before emergency crews arrived. However, they have today issued a stark warning on the dangers of cold reservoir waters in the region.
