The number of people who have died after getting into difficulties in bodies of water during the heatwave has risen to 14, as police warned that open water is “exceptionally dangerous”.
Emergency services were called to Balderton Lake, off Heron Way in New Balderton, at 2.35pm on Thursday following reports of a man entering the water, Nottinghamshire Police said.
A 19-year-old, who had been at the lake with friends, was recovered from the water and treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
On Saturday, the force said the man had not survived, adding that his family has been informed and were being supported by specialist officers
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be prepared for the coroner, police said.
Chief Inspector for Newark Clive Collings, said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are solely with this young man’s family.
“We recognise this will be very upsetting for the local community and we encourage people to access support if they need it.
“During hot weather we know people want to keep cool but open waters are exceptionally dangerous as there is no way of telling what’s beneath the surface.”
Group manager Charlotte Weatherall-Smith, from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Incidents like this are a stark reminder of the dangers that open water can present.
“Even on warm and sunny days, water temperatures can be much colder than they appear, and entering the water can lead to cold water shock, which can be sudden, severe and potentially fatal.
“If you see someone in difficulty in the water, call 999 immediately and ask for the fire service.
“Encourage the person to float on their back to help them stay calm and conserve energy.
“For your own safety, please do not enter the water or attempt a rescue yourself, as this can put additional lives at risk.”
It comes after police said a 15-year-old girl had died in hospital on Saturday after getting into difficulties in the sea off the coast of Merseyside on Bank Holiday Monday.
Chiedza Nyanjowa, from Cheshire, was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital after swimming at Formby beach, Merseyside Police said.
In a statement, the force said the family would like to express their gratitude to people who had helped the teenager who they described as a “bubbly person” who loved cooking and wanted to be a nurse so she could “give back”.
The hot weather has attracted many people to open-water swimming, resulting in a number of deaths in South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Cornwall, Hampshire, Warwickshire, Cheshire, Pembrokeshire, Lincolnshire and Lancashire over recent days.
These include a 72-year-old woman who died after being pulled from the water at West Angle Bay beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on Sunday and a 13-year-old boy, understood to be Reco Puttock, who died after getting into difficulty at Leadbeater Dam, near Halifax, West Yorkshire, on Monday.
On Tuesday, England and Wales experienced their hottest May days on record as temperatures soared to 35.1C in Kew Gardens, west London, while 32.9C was measured at Cardiff’s Bute Park, the Met Office said.
The weather service said temperatures were expected to hit 30C in south-east England on Saturday in what is forecast to be the final day of sweltering heat.
On Sunday, scattered showers are expected across the UK, with temperatures closer to the average for this time of year, the Met Office said on its website.
Highs of 24C are expected in London on Sunday, with 19C in Birmingham, 17C in Aberdeen and 19C in Belfast.
On Saturday evening, South East Water said drinking water supplies had been restored for 15,500 customers across Kent, including in the Whitstable and Herne Bay areas, following issues with its network over the hot period.
Incident manager Steve Benton said: “Whilst this is positive, we are conscious that today has been another hot day and demand has remained high.
“Although our network is continuing to recover, levels of drinking water in our storage tanks are still low and we are asking customers to use water for essential purposes only – drinking, cooking, and hygiene.
“We are continuing to use our tankers to support the network and aid recovery”
The company added that it was working on restoring supply to some 500 customers who had no water, while a further 3,600 had intermittent supplies.
Mr Benton said: “We are also aware that some customers in the Wincheap area of Canterbury may have been experiencing no water, which is due to a burst water main. This is currently being repaired.
“In addition, there are approximately 3,600 customers who may be experiencing low pressure or an intermittent supply during the day in the Coxheath, Loose, Headcorn, Ulcombe and Benenden and Wraik Hill areas.
“This means that water will go on and off throughout the day, with no water or low pressure at peak times, particularly between 4pm and 7pm.
“We are sincerely sorry to customers for disruption to their water supply and know how frustrating it is, especially in hot weather.”
The company said it had given out a million litres of water at its bottled water stations across Kent, and was working to identify new locations for collection points.
