Body Recovered Following Search for Missing Boy
Police searching for an 11-year-old boy who went missing after entering the River Don in South Yorkshire have recovered a body.
Mackenzie Swift was last seen entering the water near Ferry Boat Lane in Mexborough at approximately 20:00 BST on Saturday.
South Yorkshire Police reported that extensive search efforts, which included an underwater team and Mountain Rescue volunteers, concluded shortly before 23:00 on Monday.
A spokesperson for the force stated that while formal identification has not yet been completed, Mackenzie's family has been informed and offered specialist support.
Context and Community Response
Mackenzie is the 16th individual in the UK known to have died after encountering difficulties in open water during the recent period of hot weather.
Chief Superintendent Pete Thorp, district commander for Doncaster, expressed gratitude to the local community for their support and extended condolences to those affected by the news.
"First and foremost, on behalf of all who have been involved in the operation to find Mackenzie since Saturday, I send deepest sympathies to his family and friends," he said.
"Losing a child is every parent's worst nightmare and I know the impact this news will have on the wider community and particularly Mackenzie's school."
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