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Emma Grimshaw

Heartbroken family pay tribute to teen found dead in Cotswolds river

The heartbroken family of a 17-year-old boy who sadly died after getting into trouble in the River Thames have paid tribute to their son.

Gloucestershire Constabulary confirmed the discovery of a body yesterday afternoon (May 1) in Lechlade-on-Thames, with the teenager reported missing the previous evening.

Jake Smith, from Swindon, had been with a group of friends on Sunday evening (April 30) when he entered the water and did not resurface. Some of those who were with him entered the water to try and find him, and emergency services attended.

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