Tributes for 13-Year-Old Boy Who Drowned in West Yorkshire Reservoir
Dad thanks ‘two lads’ who tried to save son, 13, drowning in reservoir

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A 13-year-old boy, known as Reco, drowned at Leadbeater Dam near Halifax, West Yorkshire, during a heatwave. His father expressed heartbreak and gratitude to two individuals who attempted to save him. The incident highlights the dangers of swimming in open water, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
- 01Reco, 13, drowned at Leadbeater Dam, prompting tributes and flowers left at the scene.
- 02His father, Alan Damon Robinson, expressed his grief on social media and thanked those who tried to rescue his son.
- 03The RNLI warned about the risks of swimming in cold water, which can lead to cold water shock.
- 04Emergency services responded quickly, but Reco was pronounced dead at the hospital after being pulled from the water.
- 05Several other drowning incidents occurred during the same heatwave, prompting calls for increased water safety awareness.
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During a scorching bank holiday weekend, a 13-year-old boy named Reco tragically drowned at Leadbeater Dam near Halifax, West Yorkshire. Witnesses reported that he got into difficulty while swimming, leading to a frantic rescue attempt by at least two individuals who jumped into the water. Despite their efforts, Reco was later pronounced dead at the hospital. His father, Alan Damon Robinson, shared his heartbreak on social media, expressing gratitude to the rescuers and leaving heartfelt tributes to his son at the scene. This incident is part of a troubling trend, as several other drowning deaths occurred during the same record-breaking heatwave. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has issued warnings about the dangers of swimming in open water, particularly emphasizing the risks of cold water shock, which can affect even experienced swimmers. Authorities are urging families to discuss water safety and the risks associated with unsupervised swimming in lakes and reservoirs.
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The drowning of Reco has raised awareness about the dangers of swimming in open water, especially during warm weather.
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