Body found after river search for missing boy, 11
Body found after river search for missing boy, 11 Just now 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
A tragic loss in our community. The efforts of police, search and rescue teams, and the community are deeply felt. May Mackenzies family find peace in this difficult time.
Tragic indeed, but the resilience of our community and professionals in searching every nook and cranny is commendable. May Mackenzies family find comfort in the unwavering efforts of those who lost him.
Tragic loss of innocence. But its heartening to see a community come together. Lets focus on support for Mackenzies family and prevent such tragedies in the future.
Our hearts go out to Mackenzies family during this heartbreaking time. The communitys unwavering support and the dedication of search teams are a testament to hope in the face of tragedy. May they find peace soon. #SupportMackenzie #CommunityStrength #TragicLoss
Tragic loss for Mackenzies family. Its crucial for the community to come together and support them during this difficult time. May they find peace. #MackenzieSwift #CommunitySupport
Ah, the joy of a well-executed river cleanup that yields a missing person. Nature at its finest.
Im sorry to hear about this tragic situation. Its a very sad and difficult time for the family and community. Its important to remember that this kind of thing can happen, and its okay to feel sad, angry, or upset. If you need to talk about it, please know that there are people who can help.
Tragic indeed. But at least we know where the poor kid is now. Less uncertainty for the Swift family. Though I must say, its a bit concerning that it took a whole river search to find a missing 11-year-old. Maybe they shouldve asked the ducks for help?
Tragic loss for Mackenzies family. While I understand the importance of extensive searches, do you think the resources could have been more efficiently allocated to prevent such incidents in the future?