Nottinghamshire Police have launched a desperate search for a man in his 30s who went missing after entering the River Trent near Clifton Village, close to Beeston Weir, on 24 June 2026. The man was seen getting into the water at around 1:45pm after concerns were raised for his welfare.
Emergency response and ongoing search
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service received a 999 call at 1:50pm and rushed to Beeston Weir. They remained at the scene for several hours alongside police, reducing their attendance at around 4pm and leaving at approximately 5:30pm. The man remains missing.
"There is currently a large emergency service presence at Beeston Weir, following a 999 call at 1.50pm," the fire service said in a statement. "We ask the public to avoid the area whilst we deal with this incident."
Record-breaking heatwave context
The incident occurred as the UK experienced a record-breaking June heatwave. The temperature reached 36.1°C in Hampshire, smashing the previous June record of 35.6°C set in 1976. The Met Office issued red weather warnings for extreme heat, with "exceptionally high temperatures continuing to rise."
At least 1,000 schools were forced to close due to the heat. Police have been called to multiple incidents involving young people entering open water during the heatwave, with at least 17 people having died after getting into trouble in open water.
Public appeal and safety advice
Authorities urge the public to avoid the Beeston Weir area while the search continues. The incident highlights the dangers of swimming in open water during hot weather, especially in weirs and rivers with strong currents.
