An 18 year old man has died after getting into difficulties at Dovestone’s Reservoir this evening
Police say they located a man, aged 18, unresponsive in the water around 7.00pm and that despite the best efforts of medical professionals, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A scene remains in place and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Inspector Steven Horton from our Oldham district said: “We have tragically recovered the body of an 18-year-old man from the water and are conducting extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances.
“Our thoughts remain with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
“I would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the dangers of open water. We strongly encourage people to stay safe and refrain from entering large bodies of water including reservoirs, rivers, canals, or ponds”
“Your safety is our priority. Please look after yourselves and enjoy the weather safely.”
