A tragic discovery has been made in the search for a 14-year-old boy who disappeared after swimming in a river with friends. Emergency services recovered a body from the water, though formal identification is still pending.
The teenager was last seen entering the River Tyne near Ovingham, Northumberland, on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses reported seeing the boy struggling in the water before he vanished beneath the surface.
Massive Search Operation
Northumbria Police launched a large-scale search involving specialist dive teams, helicopters, and local volunteers. After two days of intensive efforts, officers confirmed the recovery of a body from the river.
A police spokesperson stated: "We can confirm a body has been found in the search for the missing teenager. While formal identification is yet to take place, the family has been informed of this development."
Community in Mourning
The local community has been left devastated by the news. Flowers and tributes have begun appearing near the riverbank where the tragedy occurred.
Local resident Sarah Thompson told reporters: "It's every parent's worst nightmare. The whole village has been holding its breath waiting for news."
Authorities have warned about the dangers of swimming in open water, particularly with recent rainfall making river conditions more hazardous.
