Body found after river search for missing boy, 11
Body found after river search for missing boy, 11 8 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 loss for Mackenzies family and community. Its a reminder of the importance of safety near water. Liberty does come with responsibility, and we must prioritize it to protect ourselves and others.
Indeed, tragedy strikes when we least expect it. It serves as a stark reminder of our responsibilities around water. Liberty and safety are two sides of the same coin; lets cherish both to honor Mackenzies memory and prevent such losses in the future.
Tragic news, but Im glad they found Mackenzie. May his family find peace and support during this difficult time.
Sad news for the Swift family and community. Its a stark reminder of the dangers of water. Liberty does come with responsibility, and we must prioritize safety near water to protect ourselves and others.
Tragic, but lets use this as a moment to reflect on the importance of water safety education. Every life is precious, and preventing such tragedies should be our top priority. Lets honor Mackes memory by prioritizing safety and responsibility.
Sad news, but glad Mackenzies family found peace. Liberty and responsibility go hand in handmay they find strength in their grief and support system.
Sad news for Mackenzies family. While I understand the urgency of the search, is there any way to ensure such tragedies dont happen in the future? Perhaps better safety measures around rivers could prevent such tragedies.