Boy, 13, dies after jumping into Exeter canal and ‘failing to surface’ over Bank Holiday leaving family devastated
A TEENAGE boy has died after jumping into a canal and reportedly failing to surface over the Bank Holiday.
The 13-year-old was pulled from the water after jumping into the canal in Exeter, Devon, on Monday afternoon.
Emergency services had rushed to the scene shortly after 4.35pm, after concerns were raised for the child’s welfare in the south of the city.
After being rescued, he was immediately given first aid before being rushed to hospital in a serious condition.
Tragically, the young teenager died at the medical centre.
In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said: “A 13-year-old boy has died after being pulled from the canal in Exeter.
“Emergency services were called at around 4.35pm on Monday 5 May, following a concern for welfare for a child in the canal at Clapperbrook Lane East.
“It was reported that a child had failed to surface after jumping into the canal.
“Police, fire, and ambulance services were in attendance.
“The boy was pulled from the water, before receiving first aid.
“He was taken to hospital in a serious condition, where he sadly died.”
Acting Superintendent Chris Conway added: “This is an awful and tragic incident, and we offer our condolences to the family who are being supported by specialist officers.
“We would ask that the privacy of the family is respected as they come to terms with their devastating loss.”
Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious, and added they will prepare a file for the coroner.
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