Inquest opens into deaths of two men at East Yorkshire lake
The two men recovered from High Eske Nature Reserve last month have been named
Last updated 2nd Jun 2023
The inquest has opened into the deaths of two men at an East Yorkshire lake.
19-year-old Elvicia Neels and 21-year-old Muhammed Batchilly were recovered from High Eske Nature reserve in Tickton near Beverley a week last Wednesday (24th May).
Both men have been formally identified by their fathers.
Lorraine Harris, the Area Coroner, opened their inquests today.
The provisional cause of death for both men is "drowning" but further reports are needed before it can be confirmed.
Last month emergency services were called out to reports of a concern for safety for two men
Crews from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, Humberside Police, and Yorkshire Ambulance Services worked together during the incident while four other people were also rescued.
Following the incident Superintendent Paul Butler from 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 services, to fully understand the circumstances of the tragic accident.”
Humberside Fire and Rescue said:
"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.
Open water such as ponds, rivers and lakes etc. are highly dangerous and people should not enter them, unless they are an experienced open water swimmer."