Body found in search for teenage boy last seen in Cheshire lake
A body has been recovered from Pickmere Lake in Cheshire, believed to be that of a missing 17-year-old boy. The teenager was last seen in the water, prompting extensive search efforts by local police. Authorities have emphasized the dangers of swimming in open water, especially during warm weather.
- ▪The body was found during a search for a 17-year-old boy missing since Tuesday.
- ▪Cheshire police received reports of the missing boy at 4:50 PM.
- ▪Chief Inspector Jamie Lewis expressed condolences to the boy's family and friends.
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NewsUKHome NewsBody found in search for teenage boy, 17, last seen in Cheshire lakeCheshire police say body recovered from Pickmere Lake is believed to be that of a missing 17-year-old boyPA Reporters Wednesday 27 May 2026 12:05 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2984346","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cheshire-lake-body-found-teenager-heatwave-b2984346.html","title":"Body found in search for teenage boy, 17, last seen in Cheshire lake"}}Pickmere lake in Pickmere, Knutsford, Cheshire, UK (Getty Images)Your support helps us to tell…
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