Man dies after being rescued from lake

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A 19-year-old man has died after being rescued from a lake in Nottinghamshire, police have said.

Emergency services attended Balderton Lake, near Newark, on Thursday and a 19-year-old man was recovered from the water, Nottinghamshire Police said.

Nottinghamshire Police said he had been at the lake with friends and was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.

It added on Saturday he had not survived and officers were supporting the family.

Police said there were not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file would be prepared for the coroner.

Ch Insp for Newark, Clive Collings, said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are solely with this young man’s family.

“We recognise this will be very upsetting for the local community and we encourage people to access support if they need it.

“During hot weather we know people want to keep cool but open waters are exceptionally dangerous as there is no way of telling what’s beneath the surface.”

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said on Thursday one man got out of the water and crews rescued another man – who police confirmed had died on Saturday.

Group manager Charlotte Weatherall-Smith, from the fire service, said: “I would like to extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of this young man at this incredibly difficult time.

“This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with everyone affected.”

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