Boy, 17, goes missing after 'falling into' Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire as cops launch desperate search | 8KO82G1 | 2024-02-26 06:08:01
Staffordshire Police have been referred to as to Rudyard Lake last night time after three younger males
COPS have launched a determined seek for a 17-year-old boy after he reportedly fell right into a lake at a well-liked beauty spot.
Staffordshire Police have been referred to as to Rudyard Lake last night time after three younger males, believed to be about 17 years previous, have been spotted in the water.
Two of them managed to get out and have been assessed by paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service earlier than being taken to hospital.
However cops confirmed that the third teenager continues to be missing.
The popular magnificence spot has since been shut "until additional discover" following the incident with all footpaths taped off.
Witnesses reported seeing officers, firefighters and paramedics at Rudyard Lake in a single day.
In a press release, cops confirmed that numerous emergency providers are presently on the scene.
The drive has urged the public to keep away from the world this morning whereas an investigation is ongoing.
One guest on the adjoining Lodge Rudyard – which could be accessed together with its automotive park – stated: "I used to be in my room and observed firefighters and an ambulance last night time."
Organisers with the Rudyard Lake Belief, which manages the location, issued an replace to visitors on their Facebook page on Sunday.
It stated: "As a consequence of an incident overnight the Lake and surrounding space has been closed until additional discover to both pedestrians and automobiles.
"Our automotive park and amenities have been shutdown till further discover. Thanks in anticipation on your understanding."
The automotive park near to the mini-railway station can also be open however the footpath resulting in the lake from that facility has been taped off.
Police are advising the general public to keep away from the world where attainable whereas the search continues.
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