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Heatwave death toll hits 25 after the bodies of two more teenagers are pulled from the water in Blackpool and Loch Lomond

The UK's heatwave death toll hit 25 today after two more bodies were found overnight.

A 19-year-old man in Blackpool died on Friday evening, as did a 16-year-old boy in Loch Lomond.  

Lancashire Constabulary said in a statement emergency services including the coastguard were called to St Annes Pier about 7.20pm to reports of a person drowning in the Ribble Estuary.

The teenager was rescued from the water and taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, but unfortunately died a short time later.

It followed the death earlier in the day of Connor Markward, 16, from Glasgow, after he got into difficulty swimming in Loch Lomond.

A large search operation was launched around the water near the pier at Balloch Country Park at around 7pm before a body was tragically found shortly afterwards.

Leo, Connor's heartbroken brother, paid tribute to the teenager on social media.

He wrote: 'Yesterday my whole world came crashing down. My baby bro drowned at Balloch in the most horrible of ways.

'I'll love you forever my son, sleep tight. Till we meet again.'

As temperatures soared this week charities issued warnings about the dangers of open water, with the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) saying it was aware of a number of incidents of accidental loss of life in the water in recent days.

Predicted thunderstorms are likely to keep most people out of the water over the weekend.

A thunderstorm warning is in place until 10pm on Saturday, with the possibility of heavy rain that could cause disruption and flooding.

The 19-year-old's death followed that earlier in the day of Connor Markward, 16, from Glasgow, after he got into difficulty swimming in Loch Lomond

The 19-year-old's death followed that earlier in the day of Connor Markward, 16, from Glasgow, after he got into difficulty swimming in Loch Lomond

Relatives of Connor Markward (pictured) paid tribute to the teenager on social media

Relatives of Connor Markward paid tribute to the teenager on social media

A large search operation was launched around the water near the pier at Balloch Country Park at around 7pm before a body was tragically found shortly afterwards

A large search operation was launched around the water near the pier at Balloch Country Park at around 7pm before a body was tragically found shortly afterwards

Twenty-five people drown across UK in a week

Thursday, July 15

Hartlepool:  Matthew Sherrington, 14, goes missing near Steetley Pier.

Saturday, July 17 

Carlisle: Mohammad Abdul Hamid, 16, drowns after entering the River Eden. 

Sunday, July 18 

West Sussex: A 49-year-old man goes missing at Ardingley Reservoir. 

Salford Quay: Ngapee Merenga, 19, disappears under the water while swimming with his friends. 

Devon: The body of a woman in her 60s is pulled from Axmouth Harbour.

Derbyshire: A man's body was recovered from a disused quarry in Dove Holes, Buxton.

Witney: A teenage girl dies after drowning in Ducklington Lake. 

York: The body of a man in his 50s was recovered from the River Ouse. 

Sheffield: A man is found dead in a lake in Crookes Valley Park.

Monday, July 19 

West Yorkshire: Body of a man was recovered from a lake at Pugneys Country Park in Wakefield.

County Down: Jay Moffett, 13, gets into trouble after entering a lake in Scarva.

Blackpool: A 29-year-old man is announced to have drowned after 'accidentally getting out of his depth'.

Tuesday, July 20 

Derbyshire: Police divers and firefighters search the river in Swarkstone before a 16-year-old was found dead the next day.

Hertfordshire: A man drowned in a lake in Welwyn Garden City in the evening. 

West Yorkshire: Caden Taylor, 15, was pronounced dead after jumping in a canal and failing to surface from the water. 

Merseyside: Hamza Mansoor was swept away while swimming in the sea.

Cheshire: Officers searching for a missing 16-year-old boy find a body in the River Weaver.

Wednesday, July 21 

Co Fermanagh: A 55-year-old man named locally as Peter Jones drowned at the Lough Melvin area.

Thursday, July 22 

Cornwall: A man in his 30s was pronounced dead after being pulled from Crantock beach near Newquay

North Yorkshire: A 55-year-old father drowned in front of his two children in water near Filey

Cheshire: Promising boxer Frank Varey, 16, was confirmed dead after he went missing while swimming in the River Dee

Grassington: Builder Ben Marklew, 19, failed to surface after going swimming in a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot 

Glossop: Emergency services launched a search operation at Torside Reservoir at around 10pm on Thursday after reports of a man getting into difficultly in the water. A man's body was sadly found the following day.

Friday, July 23 

Blackpool: Emergency services including the coastguard were called to St Annes Pier in Lancashire about 7.20pm where they found a 19-year-old man who had drowned in the Ribble Estuary.

Loch Lomond: A 16-year-old boy's body was found after a search of the water near the pier at Balloch Country Park.

It comes after Tyson Fury yesterday led the tributes to a promising young boxer who was killed in the water in Cheshire.

The body of 16-year-old Frank Varey was pulled from the River Dee, on the same day that three more deaths were confirmed.

A paddleboarder in his 30s died off the coast of Cornwall, a 19-year-old builder was killed in the water in the Yorkshire Dales while a 55-year-old father tragically drowned in front of his teenage children after the family were caught in a rip tide in North Yorkshire.

Frank was reported missing at 2.30pm yesterday afternoon, after sharing on social media that he was by the riverside, and a search was launched.

Police then confirmed that a body was found at around 8pm and that the family had been informed.

Tributes have since flooded in for the 'talented and popular' young sportsman, who has represented England on the continental stage and won a number of national titles.  

Heavyweight fighter Fury was among those to remember the teenager, as he said: 'RIP Frank. Was a future world champ.' 

Cheshire Police's Superintendent Myra Ball said: 'Sadly this is the second river death that we have seen this week in the county. 

'This appears to be another tragic accident and our thoughts are with the boy's family at this very difficult time.' 

England Boxing said Frank, who is believed to be originally from Blackpool, represented his country at the European Junior Championships 2019 in Galati, Romania and won several National Championships titles.

England Talent coach John Stubbs said: 'Frank was a larger than life character.

'I've never met anyone that could lose a hotel key 27 times in the first two days of the trip, or anyone with the pre-bout ritual he had.

'No boy should lose their life at 16. This is a sad day for the boxing community and my thoughts are with big Frank and the family.'

Fellow England Talent coach Shiney Singh added: 'Absolutely heartbroken even writing this. The absolute bundle of life Frank Varey taken from us.

'Only yesterday he was in the gym looking a million dollars and there was no doubt in my mind that he was going to smash the Euro selections. He was the life of the gym and lit up the room.

'There was no doubt in my mind he was going to do great things and in such a small amount of time he made made such a big impact and will be greatly missed.'

He added: 'He was an unbelievably talented boxer who I believe would've gone on to become a future superstar.'

The toll then tragically increased further after a man died in Glossop.

Emergency services launched a search operation at Torside Reservoir at around 10pm on Thursday after reports of a man getting into difficultly in the water.

Police, fire crews and mountain rescue teams were at the scene.

Sadly, the body of a man was found on Friday morning.

Formal identification has not taken place yet but his family have been informed, police said.

A file in relation to this death will now be passed to the coroner.

In a statement, a Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: 'The force was called to reports that a man had got into trouble while swimming in the Torside Reservoir, near Tintwistle, at 10pm last night (22 July).

'Officers, along with colleagues from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue and Mountain Rescue, began a search for the man.

'This morning the body of the man was recovered.

'His family have been made aware and our thoughts are with them at this time.

'Formal identification is yet to take place. A file is now being prepared for the coroner.'

The body of 16-year-old Frank Varey was pulled from the River Dee in Cheshire yesterday, on the same day that two more deaths were confirmed

The body of 16-year-old Frank Varey was pulled from the River Dee in Cheshire yesterday, on the same day that two more deaths were confirmed

Heartbreaking footage shows Frank Varey enjoying himself with friends in Cheshire just hours before his death. The 16-year-old, originally from Blackpool, died while swimming in the River Dee in Handbridge, just south of Cheshire, on Thursday afternoonFrank Varey shared footage uploaded to social media

Heartbreaking footage shows Frank Varey enjoying himself with friends in Cheshire just hours before his death. The 16-year-old, originally from Blackpool, died while swimming in the River Dee in Handbridge, just south of Cheshire, on Thursday afternoon

Twenty one people have now drowned across the UK in the last week after the body of a man in his 30s was pulled from the sea in Cornwall

Twenty one people have now drowned across the UK in the last week after the body of a man in his 30s was pulled from the sea in Cornwall

Tributes have been paid to Jay Moffett, who got into trouble after entering a lake in the Canal Court area of Scarva, in County Down, Northern IrelandIt comes after Caden Taylor (pictured above), 15, was pronounced dead having failed to surface after jumping into a canal lock with friends on Tuesday afternoon

Left: Tributes have been paid to Jay Moffett, 13, who got into trouble after entering a lake in the Canal Court area of Scarva, in County Down, Northern Ireland. Right; Caden Taylor, 15, was pronounced dead having failed to surface after jumping into a canal lock with friends on Tuesday afternoon

Emergency services at the scene of a tragedy in Filey, North Yorkshire yesterday where a man in his 50s drowned in front of his children after they were caught in a rip tide

Emergency services at the scene of a tragedy in Filey, North Yorkshire yesterday where a man in his 50s drowned in front of his children after they were caught in a rip tide

Elsewhere on Thursday, tragedy also struck at Crantock beach near Newquay on the north Cornish coast at 7.30pm.

Police confirmed a man was pronounced dead at the scene on the beach after being dragged from the water.

His next of kin has been informed and police said there are no suspicious circumstances. 

In a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot, teenager builder Ben Marklew got into difficulties while swimming last night.

The 19-year-old was with friends at Linton Falls, on the River Wharfe, at Grassington, when he failed to surface.

Friends alerted the emergency services but Ben was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.

Families and other groups at Linton Falls looked on in horror.

Ben, from the Skipton area, played rugby union for Wharfedale RUFC, whose ground is less than a mile from Linton Falls.

Friends took to social media to pay tribute to Ben.

One wrote: 'What an amazing person you we're Ben Marklew, always life and soul of the party. You put so many smiles on so many peoples faces. You'll be missed so much, fly high. Sending love to all your family and friends.'

Another posted: 'Hours, weeks and years spent working with Ben Marklew. A genuine nice lad and a real pleasure to have known and been mates with. Gone far too soon and will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest in peace mate x'

Yorkshire Ambulance Service dispatched its Air Ambulance from its base in Nostell, near Wakefield, to support medics from the Hazardous Area Response Team who are based in Morley.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were also in attendance at the scene close to Grassington Bridge.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: 'Police were called by the ambulance service at about 7.45pm on Thursday 22 July 2021, to a report of a 19-year-old man in difficulty in the river at Grassington.

'He was treated by paramedics, but sadly pronounced dead. Enquiries are ongoing.'  

Meanwhile, two teenagers tragically watched on as their father drowned when a seaside trip ended in disaster. 

The man had been swimming with the boy and girl off the Yorkshire Coast when all three were swept out to sea by a rip tide.

A quick-thinking holidaymaker launched a drone which was able to spot the family struggling against the tide.

Lifeboatmen and other 999 workers were scrambled from the nearby resort of Filey, North Yorkshire, when the alarm was raised at 2pm on Thursday.

Coastguards described what happened as 'horrific'.

The two children were plucked from the waves by swimmers and sunbathers at the beach at Reighton Gap, four miles south of Filey.

But the father, aged 55, ended up deeper out to sea as lifeboatmen raced to the scene. One crew member bravely dived in after spotting the drowning man.

They pulled him from the water but he was later pronounced dead despite desperate attempts to revive him.

The Yorkshire Air Ambulance and a Coastguard helicopter also landed as medics could also work on the casualty.

Eye witness Micky Free, who was flying a drone on the beach and used it to help locate the casualties in the water, while wife Gemma and another woman dived in to save the two kids.

'I was the drone operator on the beach and I led the public to the three in trouble in the sea. The girl was rescued by a brave man and a couple of others from the beach.

'I led my drone to the boy that needed help. If not for my brave wife Gemma and another woman the boy would not have made it back to land.

'I am so proud that members of the public risked their lives in the rescue of others that they did not even know.' 

Another heatwave water tragedy happened at Crantock beach near Newquay on the north Cornish coast at 7.30pm on Thursday night

Another heatwave water tragedy happened at Crantock beach near Newquay on the north Cornish coast at 7.30pm on Thursday night

Police confirmed a man was pronounced dead at the scene on the beach after being dragged from the water

Police confirmed a man was pronounced dead at the scene on the beach after being dragged from the water

His next of kin has been informed and police said there are no suspicious circumstances

His next of kin has been informed and police said there are no suspicious circumstances

The man drowned while paddle boarding in a calm sea at Crantock Beach last night

The man drowned while paddle boarding in a calm sea at Crantock Beach last night

John Ward, from Filey RNLI, said: 'Just before 2pm, Humber Coastguard requested the immediate launch of Filey lifeboat following multiple 999 calls that three persons were in great difficulties in the sea off Reighton Gap, four miles south of Filey.

'As there was already an Atlantic 85 crew at the boathouse preparing to launch on exercise, it was decided to send that boat (relief Atlantic 85 'Pride of Fred Olsen') with Neil Cammish, Fraser Haddington, Sarah Scrivener and Rhys Colling as crew.

'In view of the nature of the call, the A85 was rapidly launched and with its top speed of over 35 knots, the crew were on scene very quickly.

'A crew member entered the water to assist a man in difficulties whilst the other two persons appeared to have made it safely to shore.

'As the man's condition was so serious, it was decided to transfer the casualty to Coble Landing in Filey at top speed by boat to the waiting paramedics who were attending along with both a Coastguard helicopter and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

'In the meantime, Filey's D Class lifeboat, Braund, with Alex Harrison, Liam Frampton and Katie Pooley as crew, was launched to assist Coastguard teams and paramedics at Reighton with the other two casualties, both of whom were taken to hospital.

'The lifeboat crews quickly launched the Atlantic 85 lifeboat and were able to take advantage of its top speed to reach the casualties so quickly.

'It has been a harrowing experience for everyone and we thank all our volunteers who attended as well as the Coastguard teams, police, paramedics and air crews.' 

Coastguards warned that Reighton Gap, which is close to the Reighton Sands holiday park, is notorious for rip tides.

'In the summer of 2019, there were seven call-outs to swimmers who had been swept out in just one week,' a spokesman said.

'Last week, six teenagers were injured after being caught in a rip at Hornsea South Beach and thrown against the groynes, leaving them with cuts, bruising and shock.' 

Today also saw the first image emerge of Hamza Mansoor, who was swept away while swimming in the sea off the Merseyside coast. 

Today also saw the first image emerge of Hamza Mansoor, who was swept away while swimming in the sea off the Merseyside coast

Today also saw the first image emerge of Hamza Mansoor, who was swept away while swimming in the sea off the Merseyside coast

A significant emergency response was launched to try and find young boxer Frank when he went missing

A significant emergency response was launched to try and find young boxer Frank when he went missing

Crews scoured the river before the 16-year-old's body was tragically discovered at 8pm on Thursday

Crews scoured the river before the 16-year-old's body was tragically discovered at 8pm on Thursday

The teenager had shared on social media that he was at the riverside shortly before he was reported missing

The teenager had shared on social media that he was at the riverside shortly before he was reported missing

Emergency services at the scene of a tragedy in Filey, North Yorkshire yesterday where a man in his 50s drowned in front of his children after they were caught in a rip tide

Emergency services at the scene of a tragedy in Filey, North Yorkshire yesterday where a man in his 50s drowned in front of his children after they were caught in a rip tide

As the number of victims continues to rise, experts are reminding swimmers how to stay alive in the water. 

The RNLI is urging those who choose to take a dip during the hot weather to relax and float on their back if they get into trouble.

Rescuers added that it is in fact often the cold temperature of the water and the sensation of panic which can kill, rather than just simply the depth.    

It comes after a body was found yesterday in the search for a missing 14-year-old boy last seen swimming near a pier. 

Matthew Sherrington vanished last Thursday evening while in the water close to Steetley Pier in Hartlepool, County Durham.

A large scale operation was launched to find the youngster, but the coastguard stood down the following morning amid fears it would have been impossible for him to have survived that long in the North Sea. 

Police confirmed a teenage boy's body had been discovered and while formal identification hasn't taken place, Matthew's family have been informed. 

Tributes were also paid yesterday to teenager Jay Moffett, who got into trouble after entering a lake in the Canal Court area of Scarva, in County Down, Northern Ireland. 

England reached its hottest temperature of the year on Tuesday when 32.2C was recorded at Heathrow Airport in west London, while a provisional all-time record for Northern Ireland was set on Wednesday when 31.3C was logged at Castlederg, Co Tyrone.

Thursday saw a top temperature of 30.7C in England, in Derbyshire, while the mercury hit 31C in Armagh, Northern Ireland, 31.2C in Ceredigion, Wales, and 28.8C in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

Lee Heard, charity director of the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), said: 'Whilst we recognise how tempting it is to cool off in the UK's beautiful waterways, they hide hazards that tragically take lives each year and we urge the public to use caution when entering the water, getting acclimatised to the water temperature before jumping in.

'The difference between the air temperature and water temperature can literally take your breath away; this is called cold water shock. It is silent, invisible and deadly.' 

It follows Mr Moffett's family saying they are 'heartbroken' by the loss after the tragedy on Monday, which saw rescue teams desperately try to save the youngster.

Meanwhile, three more deaths have been confirmed, including that of a 55-year-old man in County Fermanagh, while bodies were also pulled from Stanborough Lakes in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, and from Ardingly Reservoir in West Sussex.

A statement from Mr Moffett's family said: 'He was a much loved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin who lit up the lives of everyone who knew him in his 13 years.

'We are grateful for the support we have received at this terrible time and would ask that we now be given the space to grieve in private.' 

Police find body of teenager, 14, who went missing while swimming near pier 

Matthew Sherrington vanished last Thursday evening while in the water close to Steetley Pier in Hartlepool, County Durham.

A large scale operation was launched to find the youngster, but the coastguard stood down the following morning amid fears it would have been impossible for him to have survived that long in the North Sea. 

Police confirmed a teenage boy's body had been discovered and while formal identification hasn't taken place, Matthew's family have been informed.

The young male is the 18th victim of the recent heatwave.

Mr Moffett was a pupil at Tandragee Junior High School. Principal Wayne Brown said he would be 'deeply missed'.

In a statement released on behalf of the board of governors, staff and pupils, Mr Brown said: 'It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of one of our Year 9 pupils, Jay Moffett.

'Jay's death is particularly poignant. He has always been a popular, helpful and very pleasant pupil and will be deeply missed by pupils and staff.

'Jay was a particularly talented artist, a valued and loyal member of his form class, 9EG, and an exemplary citizen of our school.

'Jay's potential was boundless, he enjoyed school and would have no doubt achieved further success upon completion of study at Key Stage Three.' 

The schoolboy was also involved in amateur boxing. Tullylish Amateur Boxing Club offered its condolences to the boy's family in a Facebook post.

It said: 'Tullylish ABC are deeply saddened following the tragic and untimely passing of our much loved club member Jay Moffett. All of us at the club pass on our sincerest condolences. Rest easy Jay, we will all miss that big smile.'

Reverend Rodney Magennis of Loughbrickland, Donaghmore and Scarva Church of Ireland, opened St Matthew's church in Scarva on Monday as a space for people to reflect on the tragedy. 

Floral tributes have been left at the scene close to where the teenager entered the lake.

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart said: 'It is devastating news to hear of another family plunged into sorrow after the death of a young teenage boy at the Canal Court area of Scarva village.

'Please remember the family in your prayers as they come to terms with this harrowing tragedy. To the emergency services and anyone else who assisted, thank you.' 

It comes as another 13-year-old boy is fighting for his life after suffering a stroke at a reservoir while swimming in the sunshine.

Cain Griffiths had been playing at a Welsh beauty spot when he suddenly collapsed to the floor. His brave friends shielded him from the the sun with towels while others ran to call for help.

The youngsters had been enjoying a day out at the reservoir near the village of Maerdy in the Rhondda Valleys, South Wales.

Friend Karen Jones said: 'Cain could have died up there. Neil literally drove on a quad to get him. The kids who were with him were absolutely fabulous.

'They put him in the recovery position, they had to run to get signal too cos as anyone who walks there knows there is no signal, they even shielded him with towels from the sun until help arrived.'

Cain underwent surgery in Bristol Royal Hospital for Children for a blood clot on his brain.

His kindhearted community has now raised over £600 to help mother Gemma Caviell and father Neil Griffiths. 

Cain was put into an induced coma in hospital but has now woken up. 

Police divers and firefighters spent a second day searching the River Trent in Swarkstone, Derbyshire, but a 16-year-old teenager's body was tragically found this morning

Police divers and firefighters spent a second day searching the River Trent in Swarkstone, Derbyshire, but a 16-year-old teenager's body was tragically found this morning

Following the tragedies, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) advised members of the public who aren't experienced in being in cold, open water to 'stay out, unless supervised'

Following the tragedies, the Royal Life Saving Society UK advised members of the public who aren't experienced in being in cold, open water to 'stay out, unless supervised'

Tributes paid to 13-year-old who died in lake in Northern Ireland 

Tributes have been paid to Jay Moffett, who got into trouble after entering a lake in the Canal Court area of Scarva, in County Down, Northern Ireland.

His family say they are 'heartbroken' by the loss after the tragedy on Monday, which saw rescue teams desperately try to save the youngster. 

A statement from his family said: 'He was a much loved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin who lit up the lives of everyone who knew him in his 13 years.

'We are grateful for the support we have received at this terrible time and would ask that we now be given the space to grieve in private.'

Mr Moffett was a pupil at Tandragee Junior High School. Principal Wayne Brown said he would be 'deeply missed'.

Mother Gemma said: 'My little cub is awake! We have a hell of a journey in front of us but he's here and that's all that matters right now!

'Thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart for the love and support.'

Last night, a lifesaving charity warned the public to 'think before entering the water' after the body of a teenage boy was pulled from the River Trent.

Police divers and firefighters spent Tuesday night and Wednesday morning searching the river in Swarkstone, Derbyshire, before another 16-year-old was tragically found dead just after 11.30am.

The boy's family have been made aware and specially trained officers are liaising with them, but formal identification has not yet taken place.

It came just hours after another teenager, 15, who died after jumping into a canal with friends in West Yorkshire, was named and pictured for the first time.  

Caden Taylor was pronounced dead having failed to surface from the water on Tuesday afternoon - just two months after he lost his mother.

His body was later pulled from the Knottingley and Goole Canal, near its junction with the River Aire, in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, by emergency services following a 90 minute search.

Caden's mother Rachael passed away unexpectedly in May and his family is now having to deal with the double loss.

His stepfather Nathan, who was married to Rachael, passed away following a long illness in 2019.

Caden, who attended De Lacy Academy, was described as 'a lovely lad'. 

One tribute read: 'Fly high Caden. Now you are with your mum again. My prayers are with your brothers and sister at this time.' 

Following the tragedies, the Royal Life Saving Society UK advised members of the public who aren't experienced in being in cold, open water to 'stay out, unless supervised'.

The RNLI further released new figures showing that 54 children and teenagers were saved by its lifeguards last summer, with 64 per cent being aged 12 or under.

Schoolboy, 15, dies just two months after he lost his mother and two years after stepfather died 

Caden Taylor, 15, was pronounced dead having failed to surface from the water on Tuesday afternoon - just two months after he lost his mother.

His mother Rachael passed away unexpectedly in May and his family is now having to deal with the double loss.

His stepfather Nathan, who was married to Rachael, passed away following a long illness in 2019.

Caden, who attended De Lacy Academy, was described as 'a lovely lad'. 

One tribute read: 'Fly high Caden. Now you are with your mum again. My prayers are with your brothers and sister at this time.' 

The charity said it responded to 3,981 incidents last month - up from 3,536 in June 2020 - and added that its lifeguards came to the aid of 12,344 under-18s overall between June and September last year. 

Police also confirmed the death of a man, who has since been named as Hamza Mansoor, after he was swept away while swimming in the sea off the Merseyside coast.  

Emergency services including the RNLI and Coastguard all scrambled to Crosby beach just after 7pm on Tuesday night to reports of a group of men in trouble in the water. 

Three of the five men were taken to hospital after the incident, with the other two not needing medical assistance.

Police said that one of the men, Mr Mansoor, died and a second man was in a critical but stable condition in hospital. 

Sefton Coroners confirmed a file had been passed to them for Mr Mansoor and a man who was on the beach at the time of the accident paid tribute to him.

Arslan Arsi said: 'I was there as well met poor family as well still in shock. RIP Hamza you fought hard.'

Beachgoer James Pugh, from Crosby, jumped into the water to help the men who were drowning.

A lady on a paddle board, who James described as 'so brave', was also in the sea helping the men. 

Detectives in Cheshire also announced that officers searching for a missing 16-year-old boy in Frodsham found a body in the River Weaver on Tuesday.

Formal identification had not taken place but it is believed to be that of the missing boy. 

And in Devon, it was confirmed that the body of a woman in her 60s was pulled from Axmouth Harbour on Sunday.   

The sun sets over Crosby Beach in Merseyside on the same evening a man, who has since been named as Hamza Mansoor, drowned after a group of swimmers got into difficulty in the water

The sun sets over Crosby Beach in Merseyside on the same evening a man, who has since been named as Hamza Mansoor, drowned after a group of swimmers got into difficulty in the water

Merseyside Police pictured at Crosby Beach after a man drowned on Tuesday night. Sefton Coroners confirmed a file had been passed to them for Mr Mansoor and a man who was on the beach at the time of the accident paid tribute to him

Merseyside Police pictured at Crosby Beach after a man drowned on Tuesday night. Sefton Coroners confirmed a file had been passed to them for Mr Mansoor and a man who was on the beach at the time of the accident paid tribute to him

Two police officers pictured on Crosby Beach on Tuesday evening. Beachgoer James Pugh, from Crosby, jumped into the water to help the men who were drowning

Two police officers pictured on Crosby Beach on Tuesday evening. Beachgoer James Pugh, from Crosby, jumped into the water to help the men who were drowning

Talented teenage footballer, 19, died while swimming with teammates 

A 19-year-old man who died in the water at Salford Quays has been named as Ngapee Merenga.

It is understood that Ngapee, from Ardwick, had been swimming with friends from his football team when he disappeared under the water on Sunday evening.

Friends and family gathered at the spot where the tragedy unfolded to pay their respects to Ngapee. 

Yahya Mazhar, 18, played football with Ngapee for East Central Falcons FC in Ardwick. He described his friend as a 'good guy' and a talented footballer.  

Ngapee, a striker, was East Central Falcons FC's top goal scorer last season, scoring 17 goals in 14 matches plus two assists. 

Mike Edwards, manager and coach of East Central Falcons, described Ngapee as 'a true legend'.  

Meanwhile West Yorkshire Police are appealing for information.

At 5.28pm on Tuesday, police were called to a report of a concern for safety regarding a male in water in Stocking Lane.

Emergency services attended and retrieved the body of a 15-year-old boy. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, officers said, with specialists now supporting his family. 

An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances by the force's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, and detectives are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at around the above time, or who may have information about how the boy ended up in the water.

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Nicholson said: 'This has been a tragic incident in which a boy has sadly lost his life and I would like to advise people of the dangers posed by open water.

'Even on days as hot as we have had recently, canals can still be very cold and cold water can cause cramps in even the strongest swimmers.

'Currents created by boats and water movements around locks and weirs can also be dangerous. There may also be items lurking beneath the surface that could cause injury.'

A string of other fatalities have been linked to the weather since the weekend. 

Two teenagers died in water in Greater Manchester and Oxfordshire on Sunday, along with a man in his 50s in North Yorkshire and a man in his 20s in Sheffield.

On Monday, the body of a man was recovered from a lake at Pugneys Country Park in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. 

The day before, a man in his 40s died in front of his family after he slipped and fell while climbing a 200ft cliff in Dorset.

It comes as the RNLI and Coastguard remind families to take care at the coast as school children in England break up this week and join pupils from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 

Caden's mother Rachael (pictured with husband Nathan) passed away unexpectedly in May and the 15-year-old's family is now having to deal with the tragic double loss

Caden's mother Rachael (pictured with husband Nathan) passed away unexpectedly in May and the 15-year-old's family is now having to deal with the tragic double loss

Crews were seen this morning searching a river in Derbyshire and the family of the missing 16-year-old were also seen searching frantically along the side of the river

Crews were seen this morning searching a river in Derbyshire and the family of the missing 16-year-old were also seen searching frantically along the side of the river

Detectives are investigating after officers were called to Stocking Lane in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, at 5.28pm on Tuesday and recovered the body of the teenager, who was pronounced dead at the scene

Detectives are investigating after officers were called to Stocking Lane in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, at 5.28pm on Tuesday and recovered the body of the teenager, who was pronounced dead at the scene

'Please think before entering the water': Lifesaving charity warns public after spate of drownings

A lifesaving charity has warned the public to 'think before entering the water'.

The Royal Life Saving Society UK advised members of the public who aren't experienced in being in cold, open water to 'stay out, unless supervised'. 

It tweeted on Wednesday: 'A weekend of truly tragic fatal drownings, now rising to an expected 11 lives lost.

'We are urging the public to please think before entering the water. If you aren't experienced in being in cold, open water then please stay out, unless supervised.'

It came as the RNLI released new figures showing that 54 children and teenagers were saved by its lifeguards last summer, with 64 per cent being aged 12 or under.

The charity said it responded to 3,981 incidents last month - up from 3,536 in June 2020 - and added that its lifeguards came to the aid of 12,344 under-18s overall between June and September last year.

RNLI Water Safety Manager Sam Johnson said: 'We see a big increase in the number of incidents in the sea involving children and teenagers during the school summer holidays and we would urge everyone – but families in particular – to be aware of the risks and know what to do in an emergency.

'Our main advice is to visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags. RNLI lifeguards will be patrolling around 245 beaches this summer to offer advice on how to stay safe and they are also there to help anyone who gets into trouble.

'Children should be supervised at all times and people of all ages should avoid swimming alone.

'We want people to enjoy the coast but urge everyone to respect the water, think about their own safety and know what to do in an emergency.'

Claire Hughes, Director of HM Coastguard, added that the coastal emergency services have been busy so far this summer.

She said: 'Last year we had our busiest-ever summer on record, with 13,493 incidents from the start of June to the end of August.

'And, despite the variable weather this June, we responded to 3,981 incidents - up from 3,536 in June 2020 - so we're expecting it to be another busy season.'

The Met Office says mercury is expected to push 86F across southern England and 77F in Belfast, with temperatures forecast to be cooler in the east. Sun-seekers are warned to beware of sunburn, heat exhaustion, dehydration, nausea, fatigue 'and other heat-related illnesses'.  

England reached its hottest temperature of the year on Tuesday - 89.96F - recorded at Heathrow Airport in west London. The previous high for the year was 88.88F, which was also recorded at Heathrow on Sunday.

An amber extreme heat warning remains in place for central and southern England, Wales and Northern Ireland. While much of England is set to sizzle on Wednesday, scattered thunderstorms are forecast to return across the country's east. 

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: 'Police are appealing for information after the body of a teenager was retrieved from the canal in Knottingley. At 5.28pm today , police were called to a report of a concern for safety regarding a male in water in Stocking Lane.

'Emergency services attended and retrieved the body of a 15-year-old boy. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by specialist officers. 

A Met Office graphic shows how high temperatures will again hit parts of the UK between Tuesday and Thursday this week

A Met Office graphic shows how high temperatures will again hit parts of the UK between Tuesday and Thursday this week

A graphic from the Met Office showing amber 'extreme heat' warnings in parts of the UK on Wednesday and Thursday

A graphic from the Met Office showing amber 'extreme heat' warnings in parts of the UK on Wednesday and Thursday

How to survive the heat 

'An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances by West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, and detectives are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at around the above time, or who may have information about how the boy ended up in the water.'

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log reference 1462 of July 20. 

On Tuesday a drowned swimmer's body washed up at a Wakefield nature park. And on Monday it was announced a 29-year-old man who drowned after 'accidentally getting out of his depth' in the surf near Blackpool. 

The RNLI and coastguard launched a frantic five-hour search for the stricken swimmer when he suddenly went under the waves and failed to resurface. It was later confirmed that the victim, from Bolton, had been at the seaside enjoying the warm weather with a group of friends.

A man's body was recovered from a disused quarry in Dove Holes, Buxton, Derbyshire on Sunday evening. Derbyshire police said they were called to the Victory Quarry at around 7pm last night, following reports that someone had entered the water and 'found himself in difficulty.'

The force said firefighters and paramedics also attended the scene but 'despite extensive search and rescue efforts, the man's body was recovered from the water shortly before 11pm.'  

In a plea for no further tragedies, group manager at the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Paul Hawker said: 'When the weather is hot, we know people are tempted to cool down by swimming and jumping into open water, however no matter how warm the weather is, the water remains cold which can cause the body to go into cold water shock, making it difficult for even the strongest swimmer. 

'Hidden rocks and debris can also pose a threat as swimmers can easily get tangled and trapped. 

'Yesterday there were over 200 people at Waterswallows Quarry, not far from Victory Quarry, and no doubt countless others at quarries, reservoirs and rivers across the county. 

'Despite repeated prevention messages and visits from the emergency services at known risks in the local area advising of the danger of swimming in flooded quarries where depth change can be quite sudden, it really is sad that a man has lost his life in such tragic circumstances.'

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