Beloved PT Simon Daniels Found Dead After Paddleboarding Tragedy at Dovestone Reservoir
Family Mourns ‘Our World’
The family of Simon Daniels, a much-loved personal trainer, has paid an emotional tribute after his body was recovered from Dovestone Reservoir in Cheshire on Wednesday evening. Simon, who was known for his huge personality and infectious humour, got into trouble while paddleboarding last weekend, sparking a desperate search that lasted days.
His relatives described him as “funny, unpredictable, and with a heart as big as an ocean.” “Simon was our world,” they said. “His larger-than-life personality lit up every room he entered, and his love, kindness, and inspiration touched everyone he met.”
Fitness Fanatic and Local Hero
Simon’s passion for fitness was a driving force in his life. As a personal trainer, he dedicated himself to helping others smash their goals. Family and friends remember him as “unapologetically himself,” whose positive vibes and natural warmth brought people together. “He was hilarious,” they added, “Funny doesn’t even cut it.”
“Simon was a friend to everyone. Nobody was a stranger in his eyes,” his family said.
Community Comes Together in Tribute
Since Simon’s death, the local community has poured out love and respect. Church bells tolled and fireworks lit up the skies in his memory. Friends, family, and clients shared heartfelt stories of the support and inspiration he gave them.
Tragic Incident Unfolded Last Sunday
The tragedy began last Sunday at the picturesque Dovestone Reservoir. Emergency services were called after reports of two people struggling while paddleboarding. A woman was rescued and treated for hypothermia and shock, but Simon’s body was only found after an extensive search that ended on Wednesday evening.
Family Thanks Community for Support
Simon’s family expressed immense gratitude for the outpouring of support. “We had no idea how popular and inspirational he was to so many,” they said, touched by the waves of messages and tributes flooding in.
