Reader TTS

Police have confirmed that a body, believed to be of the man who fell into the water on Thursday afternoon, has been discovered during a late-night search at Draycote Water reservoir on

Friday. Emergency services were called to the Draycote Water reservoir, in Rugby, Warwickshire, around 3.30pm on Thursday. The man's son, who was with him on the boat, was unharmed in

the incident and was rescued. In an update on Friday, shortly after 11.30pm, Warwickshire Police have confirmed they believe the body recovered is that of the missing father. The man's

teenage son had already been pulled from the water when West Midlands Ambulance Service crews arrived at the scene on Thursday, a spokesperson said. They stated he "was assessed but did

not require further treatment and was discharged at the scene." Draycote Water is a 240-hectare reservoir and country park that draws its water from River Leam which then supplies

drinking water to Rugby and Coventry. It is owned and operated by Severn Trent Water. The site is a popular spot for sailing, windsurfing and it also attracts anglers. In a Facebook post

shortly after 11.30pm on Friday night, the police force said: "We are sad to report that a body has been found in Draycote Water this evening and it is believed to be that of the man

who fell into the water yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 29 May 2025). His teenage son also fell in, but was rescued by two members of the public and he did not sustain any injuries. "Our

Local Area Commander for Rugby, Chief Inspector Angus Eagles has shared the following statement: "Our thoughts are very much with the man's family at this incredibly difficult

time and I would ask that their privacy continues to be respected. "Since yesterday, an intensive search operation has been underway that has seen a range of specialist search tactics

and technology being used. I don't underestimate the impact this tragic incident, and the large-scale search operation will have had on local people and businesses. Thank you all for

your patience and understanding while our officers worked tirelessly to find the man. "Special thanks also goes to Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, Warwickshire Search and Rescue,

West Mercia Search and Rescue, Avon Fire and Rescue Service, West Mercia Police, and Severn Trent – all of whom have played an integral role in supporting our extensive search efforts."

The death is not being treated as suspicious.