A major search operation is still ongoing to find a man who entered the water at Ardsley Reservoir near Leeds and hasn’t been seen since.
West Yorkshire Police were called to the reservoir just after 5pm yesterday (Saturday) after a concern for safety report of someone in the water.
Emergency services including police, ambulance and fire were called to the scene as a frantic search was underway.
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Detective Inspector Dan Bates of Leeds CID has urged people to stay away from the area as a scene will remain in place today.
He said: “We are continuing the search this morning in relation to a man that was seen to enter the water yesterday.
“Their family is being supported by specially trained officers.
“A number of emergency services are at the scene today carrying out enquiries, we would urge people to stay away from the area whilst this is carried out.
“I would like to appeal to anyone who was at the reservoir yesterday from around 5pm onwards to come forward and help our investigation.
“As the weather is set to get hotter this week this incident serves as a reminder about the dangers of swimming in open water.”
Yorkshire Water, who own the reservoir, previously stated on their social media: “Ooft, it’s hot out there!
“With the weather looking to stay warm over the next few days, we’re asking everyone to please act responsibly around our reservoirs.
“As tempting as they look, please don’t use reservoirs to cool off, it’s not worth the risk.”
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