Tragedy as teenage boy found dead at Rother Valley Country Park
A BODY has been found after a search for a missing teenage boy at Rother Valley Country Park, police have confirmed.
Emergency services swarmed Rother Valley Country Park at around 7pm on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25) after reports of a missing boy.
At the time, police said that the teenager had entered the water but had not been seen getting out.
Tragically, they have now confirmed that a body has been found in the search for the teen.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We were called to Rother Valley Country Park at 6.50pm yesterday following reports that a teenage boy had entered the water but had not been seen getting out.
“Officers, alongside emergency crews from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, responded and a specialist search operation was launched.
“Sadly, in the early hours of this morning, a body was recovered from the water. Whilst formal identification is yet to take place, the boy's family has been informed and is being supported by officers.”
A helicopter, fire engines, ambulances and multiple police cars were seen at the nature park last night.
It is understood that large crowds descended upon the area during the hot weather in the Bank Holiday.
Those in attendance say police attempted to evacuate the area as searches began.