The Latest Breaking News from Kalen Waugh

Dozens ignore risk to life warnings to go swimming in Salford Quays - months after tragedy

'The risk of drowning through cold water shock is real. Please find other ways to cool off and stay safe.'

Manchester Evening News · Jun 11, 2023

Grieving mum's heartbreaking plea after son, 16, dies while 'cooling off' with pals

Kalen Waugh, 16, died while swimming with friends at Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, last July, with mum Vicky putting out a heartbreaking plea ahead of the anniversary of his death

Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2023

Eight people have drowned in Manchester's waters in as many months

Over the past five years, the death toll amounts to a staggering 66 in waterways around the city

Manchester Evening News · Sep 30, 2022

‘Frivolity can turn to fatality’: UK heatwave brings rise in teenage drownings

Seven boys have died since 5 July and rescue services fear this will have doubled by end of the month

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022

School's tribute to 'cheeky chappy' boy who drowned at Salford Quays

Kalen Waugh, 16, died while swimming with friends on Saturday

Manchester Evening News · Jul 19, 2022

UK heatwave: Man's body pulled from sea and swimmer missing as 14 dead in UK heatwave

A swimmer is still missing after five others were pulled from the water after getting into difficult close to Clacton Pier on Tuesday - it comes as serious of people have died in heat-related issues as temperatures reach record-highs in the UK

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Police issue update after body of man in his 60s found in River Irwell

Enquiries are ongoing into how the man got into the water, the force said

Manchester Evening News · Jul 19, 2022

Thirteen killed in UK heatwave horrors as Brits warned not to cool off in open waters

People have been warned against using rivers and lakes to cool off due to the dangers of swimming in open water and sadly, at least 12 people have died in heat-related accidents since July 7

Daily Mirror · Jul 18, 2022

The Mancunian Way: Staying punk rock cool

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Monday July 18, 2022.

Manchester Evening News · Jul 18, 2022

Tributes paid to boy, 16, who drowned while swimming with friends in river

The 16-year-old drowned after getting into difficulty in the water on Saturday (July 16).

Daily Record · Jul 18, 2022