Missing paddleboarder Simon Daniels’ body found after two people ‘got into difficulty’ in Dovestone Reservoir
THE body of a missing paddleboarder has been found after two people got into difficulty in Dovestone Reservoir.
Simon Daniels, from Cheshire, fell into the water along with a woman at the Oldham beauty spot on Sunday afternoon.
The personal trainer is understood to have been paddleboarding on the reservoir.
The woman was rescued and treated for hypothermia and shock.
The man, who has now been named as Simon, reportedly got into difficulty in the water.
Searches involving police, fire crews, underwater search teams and mountain rescue teams have been ongoing to find Simon.
Greater Manchester Police said the underwater search team discovered a body at 6.15pm this evening which has now been confirmed to be his.
His family have been informed, the force added.
Detective Inspector Laura Crossley, from Oldham CID, said: “Throughout this tragic incident we have been in close contact with Simon’s family.
“We will continue to offer them our support as they come to terms with their loss.
“His death is not being treated as suspicious and the scene has now been closed. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
“We appreciate the public’s support in enabling search teams to carry out their investigations.
“We understand the inconvenience this may have caused over the last few days but it was important we conducted a full and thorough search for Simon.”
A GMP statement read: “Today (23/10/2024), we have recovered a body in Dovestone Reservoir following an extensive search involving specialist teams combing the area since Sunday after we were alerted two people had gotten into difficulty in the water.
“An initial large search operation was commenced by emergency services, including the Coastguard and Mountain Rescue, to locate the missing man after one person was recovered from the water and taken to hospital.
“At 6.15pm this evening, the police underwater search team discovered a body, which has now been confirmed as Simon Daniels from Cheshire.
“We have informed Simon’s family of this development.”