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| Boy drowns on holiday in France | Boy drowns on holiday in France |
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| A teenager from Cheshire has drowned while on holiday in France. | |
| Liam Manley, 14, is believed to have been with a friend when he got into difficulties in a lake at the resort of Saint-Estephe in Bordeaux, west France. | |
| A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "A British national died while on holiday. Next of kin have been informed and we are providing consular assistance." | A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "A British national died while on holiday. Next of kin have been informed and we are providing consular assistance." |
| The head teacher of Blacon High School said Liam was an "all round sportsman" and was well liked by staff and pupils. | |
| Head Teacher Ella Brett added: "Everyone at Blacon High will be shocked and saddened to hear of Liam's tragic death and I would like to send our heartfelt condolences to his family. | |
| "Liam was well liked by all members of staff and pupils and had many close friends at the school. | |
| "He was very interested in sport - particularly fooball and running - and will be remembered for his successes in the school's recent sports day, when he won the 200 metre sprint." | |
| She said he would be remembered most for his lively sense of humour and warm smile. | |
| The teenager joined Blacon High School in November 2006, after a short spell at Queens Park High. |