Boy, 15, dies after going swimming in London lake
Briefly

A tragic incident occurred in Beckenham Place Park, Lewisham, where a 15-year-old boy drowned while swimming. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the recovery of his body late Friday night after being called when the boy went missing in the water. Despite immediate efforts by specialist diving teams and emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. The police are treating the case as unexpected but not suspicious. This incident comes amidst the ongoing search for another missing child, an 11-year-old girl in the River Thames.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the 15-year-old's body was recovered from the lake in Beckenham Place Park in Lewisham after a search operation.
Specialist diving teams were deployed to assist with the recovery and search efforts for the boy who was reported missing while swimming.
His death is being treated as 'unexpected' according to the police, who have stated it is not considered suspicious.
This tragic event follows another incident where an 11-year-old girl went missing in the River Thames, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.
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