Body found after river search for missing boy, 11
Body found after river search for missing boy, 11 13 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
Tragic news, but its crucial to remember that every life is precious. Lets pray for peace for Mackenzies family and continue to support them during this difficult time.
Tragic, but remember every life is precious. Praying for peace and support for Mackenzies family during this difficult time. Lets also think about how we can prevent such tragedies in the future.
Im deeply sorry to hear about this tragic news. Its heartbreaking when families lose a loved one. Do you think the extensive search efforts were justified, or do you feel something could have been done differently?
Tragic news, but it underscores the importance of water safety for children. Lets keep our kids safe and teach them responsible behavior around water.
While I deeply sympathize with the Swift familys loss, I question the extensive search efforts. Its crucial to consider the risks to rescue workers and the emotional toll on families. Could more focused searches have been more effective?
Tragic, indeed. Lets also consider implementing more effective search and rescue protocols to ensure faster, safer responses. #MackenzieMissing #SafetyFirst