A teenager who died whereas swimming with pals in a river has been named as Kalen Waugh.
The 16-year-old drowned after moving into issue within the water at Salford Quays on Saturday (July 16). He had been swimming with friends on the time of the tragedy, police say.
A significant search operation was launched on Saturday night by authorities, along with his physique discovered later that night time. His dying shouldn't be being handled as suspicious, Manchester Night Information experiences.
Devastated household and pals have since paid heartfelt tribute to Kalen and a fundraiser has been set as much as assist with funeral prices.
Conrad Asquith, who arrange the donation web page and works with the teenager's mum, described him as a 'beautiful younger man' who had his 'complete life forward of him'.
Devastated household and pals have paid heartfelt tribute to Kalen and a fundraiser has been set as much as assist with funeral prices. Conrad Asquith, who arrange the donation web page and works with the teenager's mum, described him as a 'beautiful younger man' who had his 'complete life forward of him'.
Flowers and balloons have been left at a bench subsequent to the water at Salford Quays. and pals additionally posted tributes for Kalen on Fb. One wrote: 'Gonna miss you my bro cannot imagine your not right here anymore'. One other good friend mentioned: "RIP Kalen relaxation straightforward bro'.
Kalen's dying was the newest tragedy at Salford Quays - and police and council bosses have once more repeated an pressing warning for the general public to not swim within the waters of the quays or soar off bridges. In an announcement on Sunday, GMP mentioned: "The physique of a teenage boy has been recovered from Salford Quays after we had been known as to experiences of an individual moving into issue within the water yesterday, Saturday.
"Shortly after 6.15pm police had been known as and emergency service colleagues from GMFRS and NWAS attended. Sadly, a physique was positioned within the water later that night and was recovered by specialist companions in a single day.
"Though formal identification has not but taken place, the physique is believed to be that of a 16-year-old boy who was final seen struggling within the water after swimming with pals. His household has been stored up to date and are being supported by specially-trained officers at this extraordinarily distressing time.
"Enquiries are ongoing however detectives from Swinton CID are – at this stage – assured that there aren’t any suspicious circumstances, and a file is being ready for the coroner."
Detective Inspector Joanne Johnston, of Swinton CID, mentioned: "Yesterday night's occasions are nothing wanting devastating and my ideas are with the family and friends of the younger boy who misplaced his life in such terrible circumstances. We're doing all we are able to to help the boy's household at this extremely tough time, and we're targeted on making certain they get the solutions they deserve as to how this tragedy occurred.
"From our enquiries to date, we're assured that there aren't any suspicious circumstances and that that is such a tragic reminder of the hazards of getting into open water, regardless of the climate.
"We remind the general public to keep away from being tempted to chill off in reservoirs, rivers, canals or ponds. All of us need to benefit from the heat climate; please be sure you achieve this in a protected approach. Consider your loved ones - look out to your pals."
Salford Metropolis Council mentioned it has carried out intensive work to attempt to deter younger folks and adults from leaping from bridges and swimming within the former docks.
The realm is monitored by CCTV cameras all 12 months spherical and by joint council and police patrols in sizzling climate - which are actually being stepped up. Beneath 18s caught leaping from bridges or illegally swimming will obtain a police warning and adults might be issued with a £100 fastened penalty discover, mentioned the council.
Letters warning of the hazards of unsupervised open water swimming have additionally been despatched to folks by way of native faculties.
You'll be able to donate to the fundraiser for Kalen's funeral right here.
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