A 15-year-old boy has tragically died after getting into difficulty in the water at Scotman’s Flash, a popular beauty spot, on Saturday afternoon (September 7). Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 3 PM after reports of the boy struggling in the water.
Despite the efforts of members of the public who bravely attempted to rescue the teenager, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 3 PM on Saturday, September 7, officers were called over concerns for a 15-year-old male in the water at Scotman’s Flash, Wigan. He was recovered from the water by members of the public but sadly, he passed away despite the best efforts of emergency services.”
[block_2]The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many expressing condolences for the boy’s family during this heart-wrenching time.
