Water-related deaths in UK heatwave hit 15 after girl, 13, dies and boy goes missing
A 13-year-old girl has died after being pulled from the River Wharfe during a heatwave in the UK, bringing the water-related death toll to at least 15. An 11-year-old boy is missing after entering the River Don, prompting ongoing search efforts. The extreme heat has led to a rise in water-related fatalities, with statistics showing a higher risk during summer months.
- ▪The girl was airlifted to hospital after being rescued from the River Wharfe but was pronounced dead shortly after.
- ▪At least 15 people have died in water-related incidents during the current heatwave across the UK.
- ▪An 11-year-old boy is missing after entering the River Don, with police conducting searches for him.
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The girl was pulled from the River Wharfe and airlifted to hospital where she was pronounced dead, North Yorkshire police said. Photograph: Martin Birchall/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe girl was pulled from the River Wharfe and airlifted to hospital where she was pronounced dead, North Yorkshire police said. Photograph: Martin Birchall/AlamyExtreme heatWater-related deaths in UK heatwave hit 15 after girl, 13, dies and boy goes missingGirl pulled from River Wharfe in Burnsall, Yorkshire, on Sunday, with temperatures dropping down to average on MondayJosh Halliday North of England editorMon 1 Jun 2026 06.32 EDTLast modified on Mon 1 Jun 2026 06.34 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA 13-year-old girl has died after going into a river and a boy is missing as the water-related death…
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