A vast search involving police, ambulance, fire and mountain rescue teams was launched on Saturday after reports two boys were in danger in the River Tyne. Announcing the death of one boy on Sunday, police called it an 'absolutely tragic' incident.
A 14-year-old boy has died and a 13-year-old boy is in a critical condition after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne at Ovingham on Saturday, Northumbria Police said. Emergency teams launched a large rescue operation yesterday afternoon after receiving reports two boys had got into trouble in the water. One of the boys, aged 13, was rescued from the river and taken to hospital, where he remains 'in a critical condition', Northumbria Police said in a statement on Sunday morning.
Chief Superintendent Helena Barron, of Northumbria Police, called it an 'absolutely tragic incident'. She added: 'Our thoughts are with the families of both boys at this difficult time as we continue to support them. 'A number of agencies were involved in the incident and their support was hugely appreciated. 'It is with great sadness that we could not provide a more positive update.' Police said the parents of both boys are being supported by specially-trained officers.
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