TEEN TRAGEDY Boy, 15, drowns after getting into trouble at watersports activity centre despite desperate rescue attempts by staff

 A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has drowned after getting into trouble at a watersports activity centre despite a desperate rescue attempts by staff.

Cops were called at 3pm yesterday over concerns for a 15-year-old boy in the water at the Scotman's Flash centre in Wigan.

Scotman's Flash in Wigan
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Scotman's Flash in Wigan

The youngster was pulled from the water by brave members of the public.

But the teen passed away despite the best efforts of emergency services.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances, Greater Manchester Police said.The boy's family are being supported by specialist cops from the force.

Scotsman's Flash said: "Our staff noticed the young man in the water and attempted to save him but were sadly unable to."

A spokesperson added: "We'd like to thank them for their courage and determination.

"Our thoughts are with the young man's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."Scotland's Flash is a "watersports activity centre" in the Leigh National Nature Reserve, a beauty spot near Wigan.

The centre offers paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing courses and coaching for all levels.

Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 3pm yesterday, officers were called over concerns for a 15-year-old male in the water at Scotman's Flash, Wigan.

"He was recovered from the water by members of the public but sadly, he passed away despite the best efforts of emergency services.

"There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and his family are being supported by specialist officers at this time."

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