Man dies at Cotswold Water Park
He was confirmed deceased shortly after being pulled from the water
Last updated 20th Jul 2022
A man has died after getting into difficulty whilst swimming at the Cotswold Water Park, on the Gloucestershire/Wiltshire border.
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 6pm on Monday 18 July, as temperatures hit the mid 30s Celcius.
The man, who was in his 20s and reportedly lived locally, was pronounced dead shortly after being pulled from the water.
The incident took place near the Whitefriars Sailing Club, on Whitefriars Lake.
In a statement, Wiltshire Police said its "thoughts are with his family at this tragic time".
The Force has also confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious.
'Sincere condolences to the family and friends of the young man'
A spokesperson for Cotswold Lakes Trust issued the following statement:
"We were devastated to hear of the tragedy which took place in one of the lakes in the Cotswold Water Park on Monday July 18. We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the young man who lost his life and to those who witnessed the incident and tried to assist.
"We know it is tempting to want to swim in the Cotswold Water Park lakes. They may look inviting but many can be dangerous. If you want to swim, please put your safety first and find a lake that is specifically managed for open water swimming".
It is just the latest fatal incident in the UK's waterways, as the country deals with its most aggressive heatwave ever.
People have also been declared dead after getting into difficulty in London, Scotland, Brighton and Northumberland, with 12 water related deaths confirmed nationwide since Saturday 9 July.
At time of writing, another person is missing in the water around Clacton Pier in Essex after getting into difficulty.
Five others, who were also involved in the same incident, have been rescued by the coastguard.