The father of a 13-year-old boy who drowned in a West Yorkshire reservoir has appealed for two strangers who attempted to rescue his son to come forward, so he can thank them personally.
Alan Damon Robinson took to social media to find the individuals who jumped into Leadbeater Dam, near Halifax, in a bid to save his son, believed to be Reco Puttock. The teenager died after getting into difficulty in the water during the recent heatwave, which saw temperatures exceed 38C.
Mr Robinson, thought to be from Bradford, wrote on Facebook: "To the lads that jumped in please message me so I can come down and shake your hands, like no joke put the message out. I want the two men or boys to message me. You tried, I need to shake your hands needed heads all over (sic) just message that's all I ask."
Flowers and tributes have been left at the scene, with messages including "RIP Reco. Miss you millions" and "RIP Reco. You will be forever missed". The boy's mother described him as close to his three sisters, especially his big sister, and said he loved being out with his friends.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed that officers were called to the dam at 3.18pm on 25 May. The boy's body was recovered from the water and he was pronounced dead in hospital. Enquiries are ongoing, but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
