Boy, 17, found dead in Pick Mere was 'full of light'
A 17-year-old boy named David Tita Jr was found dead in Pick Mere, Cheshire, after going missing while swimming with friends. His family described him as compassionate and full of light, expressing their deep sorrow over his loss. This incident is part of a troubling trend, with multiple recent water-related deaths in the UK during a period of extreme heat.
- ▪David Tita Jr went missing while swimming at Pick Mere in Cheshire.
- ▪A major search operation was launched, and his body was recovered later that evening.
- ▪His family described him as compassionate, sensitive, and brave, expressing their profound grief.
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Boy, 17, found dead in Pick Mere was 'full of light'5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGeorgie DockerNorth WestHandoutDavid Tita Jr died on Tuesday after entering the water at Pick Mere in CheshireA 17-year-old who died after going missing at a Cheshire lake has been described as "compassionate, sensitive, brave and full of light" by his family.David Tita Jr, from Crewe, had been in Pick Mere, between Knutsford and Northwich, with friends on Tuesday afternoon before he was reported missing. A major search was launched by emergency services at about 16:50 BST - and his body was recovered from the lake later that evening. "No words will ever describe the loss of our son," David's family said in a tribute.
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