Fylde Cricket Club pay tribute to Poulton teen who tragically drowned while swimming in Lake District
Tributes have been paid to a Poulton teenager who tragically drowned while swimming in the Lake District this week.
Absi Ahmed, a 17-year-old student at Blackpool Sixth Form, got into difficulty while swimming in High Dam Tarn, near Lake Windermere, around 12.32pm on Tuesday.
Police, fire and ambulance services, along with HM Coastguard and mountain rescue teams, rushed to the scene and searches were conducted along the shoreline, water surface and underwater.
Sadly, Cumbria Police confirmed a body was recovered later that evening, shortly after 10pm. The force said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
Absi was a member of Fylde Cricket Club in Poulton where he played junior cricket and earned his first senior cap in 2024.
A club spokesperson said: “Everyone at Fylde Cricket Club would like to express our deepest condolences to our 3rd XI Captain, Adil, and his family, following the tragic loss of his brother Absi earlier this week.
“Absi played junior cricket at the club and was proudly presented with senior cap number 205 in 2024 when he represented the 3rd XI.
“Our thoughts are with Absi’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. As a club, we stand beside you and send our heartfelt love, strength and support.
“You are part of our Fylde family, and we are here for you always.
“We will hold a minute’s applause before all of our friendly fixtures this weekend to remember Absi.”