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Darts fan found dead in icy lake | Darts fan found dead in icy lake |
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A darts fan has been found dead under ice in a lake at the venue where the world championships is being held. | |
A member of staff at the Lakeside Complex, in Frimley Green, Surrey, made the discovery on Thursday morning. | |
The man had been staying at the hotel to watch the international competition which is due to finish on Sunday. | |
Robert Holmes, from the British Darts Organisation (BDO), said: "A body was taken from the lake and it was someone who had been here to watch the darts." | |
He added: "The weather has played a major part in this. In 25 years I have never seen weather like it. | He added: "The weather has played a major part in this. In 25 years I have never seen weather like it. |
"On behalf of the BDO we send our condolences on this. It's a tragedy." | "On behalf of the BDO we send our condolences on this. It's a tragedy." |
The large lake at the centre of the complex is frozen and has now been fenced off. | The large lake at the centre of the complex is frozen and has now been fenced off. |
Surrey police have begun an investigation into the cause of death. | Surrey police have begun an investigation into the cause of death. |