Leadbeater Dam tragedy as boy dies after ‘getting into difficulty’ at popular swimming spot

An investigation is underway

A 13-year-old boy has been pronounced dead after being pulled from the water at a Yorkshire dam following a major search and rescue operation.

Emergency crews raced to Leadbeater Dam near to Halifax in Calderdale on the Spring Bank Holiday (May 25) after reports the youngster had got into difficulty in the water.

“At 3.18pm yesterday (25 May) police were called to Leadbeater Dam on Lumb Lamb, Halifax to reports a teenage boy was in difficulty in the water,” a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police confirmed. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service worked alongside the force, as well as the ambulance service, at the dam, according to the Mirror.

After the teenager’s body was recovered from the water he was sadly confirmed dead in hospital with an investigation underway by police who have said they do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.

The police added: “The body of a 13-year-old boy was pulled from the water. He was taken to hospital and was sadly pronounced dead. Enquiries are ongoing by Calderdale CID, however there aren’t believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”

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