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| Body of boy, 16, recovered from River Etherow after 'tragic accident' | Body of boy, 16, recovered from River Etherow after 'tragic accident' |
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| The body of a 16-year-old boy has been recovered from a river in Greater Manchester, police have said. | The body of a 16-year-old boy has been recovered from a river in Greater Manchester, police have said. |
| The teenager, who has not been identified, was pulled from the River Etherow, near Well Row, Broadbottom, at 17:45 BST on Tuesday. | The teenager, who has not been identified, was pulled from the River Etherow, near Well Row, Broadbottom, at 17:45 BST on Tuesday. |
| Greater Manchester Police said it was believed he had been playing with friends in the river before the "tragic accident". | Greater Manchester Police said it was believed he had been playing with friends in the river before the "tragic accident". |
| Tuesday was the hottest day of 2016 so far, according to the Met Office. | Tuesday was the hottest day of 2016 so far, according to the Met Office. |
| Temperatures in Manchester city centre reached 31C (87.8F) during the afternoon. | Temperatures in Manchester city centre reached 31C (87.8F) during the afternoon. |
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| Det Insp Andy Sandiford said: "We have launched an investigation into this tragic incident which appears to have begun with a group of friends playing in the river on a hot summer's day. | Det Insp Andy Sandiford said: "We have launched an investigation into this tragic incident which appears to have begun with a group of friends playing in the river on a hot summer's day. |
| "We understand the water appeared calm and shallow but there may have been strong undercurrents and hidden hazards beneath the surface. | |
| "A team of detectives are investigating the incident and have concluded that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death." | "A team of detectives are investigating the incident and have concluded that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death." |
| He said the boy's family is being supported by specially trained officers. | |
| Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has issued water safety advice on its website, which includes warnings about the depth of water and hidden dangers such as submerged shopping trolleys, opened tin cans or broken bottles and hidden currents. | |
| It says: "The water is often a lot colder than you expect and it can impact on your physical capabilities. | |
| "It can be deep and it's difficult to estimate the depth before you get in. Often people can't find a suitable place to get out of the water due to steep slimy banks or sides." |