Body found in desperate search for boy, 16, last seen swimming in reservoir

A body has been found in the search for a 16-year-old boy who got into trouble in a reservoir in Dudley on Tuesday evening.

West Midlands Police said the boy was seen instead Lodge Farm Reservoir in Netherton just after 6pm on Wednesday.
Specialist search teams have been working with West Midlands fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service.

A statement from the police said: “We and the other emergency services are doing everything we can to support all those involved. We understand how distressing this is for the boy’s family and we’re grateful for the support offered from members of the community this evening.” Highbridge Road near the reservoir has been closed and police have asked people to avoid the area.

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