A child, aged five, who was reported missing yesterday, has been tragically discovered deceased in Worcestershire. West Mercia Police informed the public about this sad development after conducting a search for the child who disappeared from Badsey, near Evesham on Wednesday, July 29.
Authorities confirmed that the child was found unresponsive in water in the Badsey area and was pronounced dead at the location. The incident is believed to be a result of drowning, with no suspicious circumstances noted. The police will be preparing a file for the coroner’s inquest.
To respect the family’s privacy, the gender of the child has not been disclosed. A police spokesperson stated that the child was found unresponsive in water and was declared deceased shortly after. They emphasized that there was no third-party involvement in the incident.
Emergency services, including West Midlands Ambulance Service, responded to the scene promptly but unfortunately could not save the child. The Mirror has initiated the Save Lives For Sam water safety campaign, advocating for measures such as compulsory water safety lessons in schools and improved safety equipment at high-risk water areas to prevent similar tragedies.
For more details on the campaign and ways to show support, visit the provided link.
