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15-Year-Old Boy Dies After Incident in Hazardous River Wyre Stretch

Lancashire Police are investigating the drowning near Garstang Cricket Club and urging witnesses to come forward.

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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.