Poulton-le-Fylde teen, 17, tragically dies while swimming in the Lake District near Windermere
A Fylde coast teenager has tragically died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the Lake District.
The 17-year-old boy was in High Dam Tarn, near Lake Windermere, when police received a call around 12.32pm on Tuesday reporting the incident.
The youngster has sadly been named locally as Absi Ahmed from Poulton-le-Fylde.
The teen was a student at Blackpool Sixth Form and a member of Fylde Cricket Club.
Police, fire and ambulance services, along with HM Coastguard and mountain rescue teams were deployed, while local farmers helped carry personnel and equipment over rough terrain.
Searches were conducted along the shoreline, water surface and underwater.
Sadly Cumbria Police confirmed a body had been recovered just after 10pm on Tuesday.
Officers said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
Superintendent Patrick O’Hara from Cumbria Constabulary said: “The thoughts and condolences of the entire rescue team are with the male’s family and friends who are being supported by detectives.
“I would also like to thank local farmers who supported the operation conveying first responders and equipment off-road to the search area.”