Drowned boy, 12, was 'life and soul of our lives'
A 12-year-old boy named Junior Slater drowned while swimming with friends in the River Ribble. His family described him as the 'life and soul of our lives' and expressed their deep sorrow over his loss. Police confirmed that his death is not being treated as suspicious and will be reported to the coroner.
- ▪Junior Slater was swimming with friends when he got into difficulty.
- ▪His body was recovered after a major search operation.
- ▪His family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
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Drowned boy, 12, was 'life and soul of our lives'13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLynette HorsburghNorth WestFamily photographJunior Slater, 12, was swimming with friends when he got into difficultyThe family of a 12-year-old who died after getting into difficulty swimming in a river have said he was their "little blue-eyed boy".Junior Slater, from Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire, had been swimming with friends at the River Ribble in Ribchester, at about 14:00 BST on Tuesday, Lancashire Police said.His body was recovered shortly before 20:00 after a major search, which included an underwater units.In a tribute released by police, his family said Junior was the "life and soul of our lives" and would be "truly missed".
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