Family pays tribute to 13-year-old boy who was pulled from lake in Syston after paddling with friends
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A teenage boy who passed away while paddling in an open water lake has been named for the first time as his family honors his memory.
Hayden Jones-Powell encountered trouble while paddling in Meynell Lake in Syston, shortly after 1:30 pm yesterday.
Emergency services rushed to the lake near Syston Sailing Club.
Expert divers retrieved a body from the water, and police confirmed it was the 13-year-old.
A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said the boy’s family were being supported by officers, and added: “There is no suggestion of any suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for HM Coroner. Naming will be a matter for the coroner.”
As stated in a Crowdfunder organized by Hayden's family, he went "paddling with his friends" after school.
It read: “The aim of this is to raise funds for Hayden’s funeral. As a family we would like to be able to give Hayden a beautiful send off.
“Hayden was a cheeky, gorgeous, 13-year-old boy. He supported West Brom Albion, loved animals, was a great friend and had everything in life going for him.
“Without warning he was taken from us on the 25th of June. Hayden was like any other teenage boy who just went to the lake to paddle with his friends.
“He wanted to cool from the heat and enjoy the cool water, getting some respite from the heatwave after school.
Crowdfunder page
The aim of this is to raise funds for Hayden's funeral. As a family we would like to be able to give Hayden a beautiful send off.
Click button for direct link for Crowdfunder page to make a donation
The family also supports the BeWaterAware campaign by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and urges parents to inform children of the dangers of open water swimming.
In a comment on Leicester Media face book page "BE WATER AWARE" post Hayden's mum wrote "Please, please tell your children not to go into the water... I lost my 13 yr old son yesterday"
CLICK HERE FOR THE BeWaterAware campaign
Video credit - Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
