Body of missing boy, 15, found in reservoir in Stalybridge

Authorities have recovered the body of a 15-year-old boy from a reservoir in Greater Manchester. The police force confirmed that they had been searching for the teenager after receiving reports around 18:30 BST on Saturday that he was in distress at Cowbury Reservoir, located in Stalybridge, Tameside.

Following the discovery of the body later that evening, officers conducted a formal identification process and have informed the boy’s family. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) provided these details in an official statement.

In a separate incident within the same region, emergency teams continue to search for another missing boy who reportedly got into trouble in the River Irwell at Clifton Country Park in Salford. This event occurred on Saturday afternoon, with the last sighting of the child occurring just before 17:00 BST.

GMP officials stated that they received calls about a boy struggling in the water and have deployed emergency responders and specialized search teams to the location. The search is still active, though police have not released any further information about the missing boy’s identity or age

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