Overview

• The boy got into difficulty in the River Wyre near Garstang Cricket Club on Saturday, May 17, around 2:30 PM.
• Bystanders performed CPR on the riverbank before he was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition.
• Despite medical efforts, the boy passed away on Sunday, May 18; his identity has not been released.
• The area is marked by Environment Agency warning signs, with locals noting its popularity for risky activities like jumping into the water.
• Lancashire Police have opened an investigation and are urging anyone with information to contact them, quoting log 834 of May 17, 2025.