Two teenagers have drowned at an East Yorkshire Nature reserve
Four people were also rescued following an incident last night
Last updated 25th May 2023
Two teenagers have died following an incident at High Eske Nature Reserve, Tickton.
Crews from Humberside Fire and Rescue as well as Humberside Police and Yorkshire Ambulance service attended last night.
The area is currently closed to the public as investigations continue.
Humberside Fire and Rescue are stressing the importance of remaining safe around open water and the advice from the Emergency Services is that people should not enter the water.
Humberside Police said the bodies of two males - aged 18 and 19 - were recovered by around 8.35pm.
A spokesperson said they had initially been called to the site at around 6.30pm following reports of concern for the safety of two men in the water.
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said
Superintendent Paul Butler, of Humberside Police, said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with both young men's families and loved ones at this very difficult and sad time.
"We are working together with all the relevant agencies including Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, to fully understand the circumstances of the tragic accident."
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service also issued a warning about the dangers of open water.
"The service would like to stress the importance of remaining safe around open water and the clear advice from the emergency services is that people should not enter the water," a spokesperson said.
"Open water such as ponds, rivers and lakes etc are highly dangerous and people should not enter them."