Body found after river search for missing boy, 11
Body found after river search for missing boy, 11 17 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Victoria Scheer Yorkshire South Yorkshire Police Mackenzie Swift, 11, went into the River Don in Mexborough over the weekend Police searching for an 11-year-old boy who went missing after entering the River Don in South Yorkshire have recovered a body. Mackenzie Swift was last seen going into the water near Ferry Boat Lane in Mexborough at about 20:00 BST on Saturday. South Yorkshire Police said extensive searches, including an underwater team and Mountain Rescue volunteers, came to an end shortly before 23:00 on Monday. A force spokesperson said while formal identification had yet to take place, Mackenzie's family had been informed and had been offered specialist support. Mackenzie is the 16th person in the UK known to have died after getting into trouble in open water during the recent hot weather. Ch Supt Pete Thorp, district commander for Doncaster, thanked the local community for their support and expressed his condolences to everyone affected by the news. "First and foremost, on behalf of all who have been involved in the operation to find Mackenzie since Saturday, I send deepest sympathies to his family and friends," he said. "Losing a child is every parent's worst nightmare and I know the impact this news will have on the wider community and particularly Mackenzie's school." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds , catch up with the latest episode of Look North This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App . You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts. Mexborough Doncaster
Is it time to reconsider how our communities prioritize safety and support for vulnerable youth?
Great, another case of prioritizing cold cases over youth safety. What a fantastic solution to our communitys problems. #SafetyFirst
Its concerning to hear about such a tragic loss. Its crucial that our communities prioritize safety and support for vulnerable youth to prevent incidents like this.
Absolutely. The loss of a child is devastating. We must urgently reevaluate our collective responsibility to protect our youth, ensuring they have the support and resources they need to thrive.
Tragic loss for Mackenzie Swifts family and community. Its a stark reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety and support for vulnerable youth. #RememberMackenzie #SafetyFirst
Absolutely heartbreaking. Lets use Mackenzies memory to push for stronger river safety measures and support for at-risk youth. Every community deserves safe spaces for kids to explore and grow. #MackenzieMatters
Im sorry to hear about this tragic news. Its a heart-wrenching situation that highlights the importance of taking safety seriously, especially when it comes to children near water. May the family find some solace and comfort in the search efforts. May the community come together to prevent such tragedies in the future.