A elderley man has been found dead in the lake at Middleton Park this morning (19 July 2021).
In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said:
“At 7.42am, police received a report of a body in the lake in Middleton Park in Leeds.
“Emergency services attended and the body of a man was removed from the water and confirmed as deceased. He was subsequently identified as a local man aged in his seventies.
“There are no suspicious circumstances and the Coroner’s Office has been informed.”
South Leeds Life understands the body was fully clothed and that this wasn’t am open water swimming accident. Residents are advised not to swim in open water, however tempting it is in this hot spell. There is a danger of death from the cold water, hidden depths and underwater currents.
Photo: The scene this morning as investigations continue
And to think it’s 2 minutes away from my house
I live next to woods I go there most days ,this is terribly sad
Rest In Peace old fella….Thinking of his family and loved ones xxxxxx
So sad to learn of this poor elderly gentleman loosing his life in this way