Massive Search Underway After Boy Seen Entering Pond in Lessness Wood

A frantic rescue mission is in full swing in SE2 after a young boy was spotted entering a pond at Lessness Wood. Police, paramedics, and specialist water rescue teams from the London Fire Brigade have been scrambled to the scene, launching an urgent search operation.

Police Lock Down Wooded Area

Officers have cordoned off the woodland, setting up a dedicated search zone. The intense search is ongoing as crews scour the water and surrounding area, hoping to find the missing child safe and sound.

Met Police Confirm Details

“Police were called at approximately 6.10pm on Friday, 4 September by a member of the public reporting a boy had entered a pond in Lessness Wood, SE2,” a Met Police spokesman said.

“Officers remain on scene and continue to investigate the incident.”

The tense operation highlights the swift response by emergency services in what remains an active and developing incident.

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