July 24th 2024.
On Wednesday evening, an urgent search was launched for a teenage boy who had gone missing while swimming in Lodge Farm Reservoir in Netherton. The incident occurred just after 6pm, and since then, specialist search teams have been working tirelessly with the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service.
As part of the search operation, a helicopter was spotted hovering above the reservoir. It was reported that a couple of young men had also jumped in to help after the rescue crew caught sight of the boy. The emergency response was swift and efficient, with multiple police cars, fire engines, and an incident response unit present on the scene.
One witness, speaking to the Stourbridge News, described the scene as follows: "There are five or six police cars, at least two fire engines, an incident response unit. Police have sealed off Highbridge Road. There are dozens of bystanders." The area surrounding the reservoir, including Highbridge Road, was sealed off by the police and access was restricted.
West Midlands Police released a statement saying, "We and the other emergency services are doing everything we can to support all those involved. We understand how distressing this is for the boy's family and we're grateful for the support offered from members of the community this evening."
The search for the missing teenager continued well into the evening, with specialist teams tirelessly scouring the reservoir and its surrounding areas. Highbridge Road remained closed and the public was urged to avoid the area. The seriousness of the situation was highlighted by a statement from the West Midlands Fire Service, which said, "A male is missing in Netherton Reservoir. He has been missing for over 25 minutes. The helicopter has had eyes on the casualty. We were called at 6.20pm. A couple of young males have jumped in to assist."
As the night went on, the search efforts intensified, with the hope of finding the boy safe and sound. The community came together in support, and the emergency services were doing everything in their power to bring the boy back to his worried family. Despite the difficult circumstances, there was an overwhelming sense of unity and determination to find the missing teenager.
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