MANCHESTER — The body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered from Cowbury reservoir in Stalybridge after Greater Manchester Police received reports of a boy in difficulty in the water. Police officers were called to the scene at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The recovered body was identified as the missing teenager, and his family has been informed. Authorities have ruled out any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Chief Inspector Helen Baxter advised the public to avoid entering open bodies of water to cool off. "This is such a sad reminder of the dangers of entering open water," Baxter said. "We remind the public to please avoid being tempted to cool off in reservoirs, rivers, canals or ponds."

During the June heatwave in Britain, at least seven people have died in water-related incidents. Another 15 water-related deaths occurred during a period of hot weather in May.

Dr. Heather Massey, an associate professor in extreme environments and physiology at the University of Portsmouth, noted the recurring nature of such incidents. "Unfortunately, this is something we see every year," Massey said. "It's a known problem when the air temperature increases rapidly but the water is still very cold."

Research conducted by Bournemouth University indicates that accidental drowning deaths were approximately three times higher on days when temperatures exceeded 25°C compared to average UK summer temperatures. Temperatures are expected to decrease by about 5°C or 6°C on Sunday, with highs around the mid-to-low 20s anticipated across most areas.