Tragic Thames Boy Death Shocks Local Community
Emergency services rushed to the River Thames between Cookham and Bourne End yesterday afternoon after reports a teenage boy had gone missing in the water around 3pm.
Search Ends in Heartbreaking Discovery
Divers scouring the river recovered the boy’s body following a frantic search. His next of kin have been informed, leaving the area in shock and grief.
Death Treated as Unexplained, Police Confirm
Police say the death is not suspicious but unexplained. A file will be sent to the coroner for further investigation.
Detective Inspector Mark Carolan, from Reading police, said: “Our thoughts remain with the boy’s family at this incredibly difficult time.”
“I would like to thank the emergency services, local residents and the divers from Specialist Group International who assisted in the search.”
