Body of man, 32, found in West Yorkshire lagoon
Police are warning the public not to swim in open water following the drowning of an eastern European man.
Sunday 27 August 2017 14:46, UK
The body of a man reported missing in West Yorkshire has been found in a lagoon.
Emergency teams located the 32-year-old's body in Horbury Lagoon, Wakefield, on Sunday after being called to assist him on Saturday evening.
A spokesperson said: "Arrangements are being made to recover the body and specially trained officers are supporting the 32-year-old's family."
The man, who has not been named, is believed to have drowned while swimming.
He is eastern European and from the Leeds area.
West Yorkshire Police has issued a warning about the dangers of swimming in open water.
Superintendent Marianne Huison said: "We are continuing inquiries at the scene of this tragic incident and, while the male has not yet been recovered, it is, at this time, believed he has sadly drowned.
"I would like to remind all residents in, and visitors to, West Yorkshire of the extreme dangers posed by swimming in or entering open water at lagoons or industrial sites.
"Such water can be very cold, even in the summer months, and people suddenly entering cold water are susceptible to hyperventilation, which could result in the body going into seizure.
"There can also be hidden currents and unseen dangers such as mud banks or items under the water which a swimmer can become caught on."