A large scale search was launched late at night following concerns raised for the safety of four teenagers believed to be in a canoe.
Nottinghamshire Police says the incident was first reported at around 7.20pm on Wednesday, February 24, by a concerned member of the public.
The emergency services attended Holme Pierrepont National Water Sports Centre to search for the four teenagers believed to be in a canoe on a fishing lake.
The Humberside Coast Guard helicopter also attended to assist with the search and was seen by residents circling the area until around 10.30pm.
The force says, however, that after hours of searching no one could be found.
Police Sergeant Iain Blackstock, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We take reports of people getting into trouble in water very seriously and will always work to bring such incidents to a safe conclusion.
“It would appear that the group had left area by the time emergency services arrived but I would ask that anyone who has any information about what happened to get in touch with police as soon as possible.
“The actions of this group led to a large scale emergency service response and we working to establish that the teenagers are safe and well.
“We are always incredibly concerned when we get reports of people in danger in bodies of water and our response last night was part of our commitment to ensuring that these types of reports are resolved quickly and safely.”
Anyone with any information on the incident should contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 698 of 24 February 2021
