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Phoebe Fuller & Danya Bazaraa

Boy, 14, dies at waterfall as temperatures hit 24C on hottest March day for 53 years

A 14-year-old boy has tragically died at a waterfall as temperatures in parts of the UK soared to 24C - the hottest March day in 53 years.

Emergency services were called just after 6pm on Tuesday evening to reports of a concern for safety at Goit Stock waterfall, Cullingworth, Bradford.

A 14-year-old had entered the water near to the waterfall and his body was sadly recovered shortly after, Yorkshire Live reports.

Multiple ambulances were seen in the area, including the air ambulance service.

Officers do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.

The tragic incident happened as temperatures in parts of the UK soared to 24C, the hottest March day in 53 years.

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Emergency rescue teams were spotted around Goit Stock Waterfall (Ben Lack/YappApp)

West Yorkshire Police said: "Police were called just after 6pm yesterday evening (30 March) to reports of a concern for safety at Goit Stock waterfall off Hallas Lane, Cullingworth.

"A 14-year-old male had entered the water.

"Emergency services attended, including fire service, ambulance and underwater rescue teams and recovered a body from the water.

"There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances and a file has been prepared for the coroner."

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