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Dad missing after falling into Midlands reservoir with son when boat capsized
@Source: birminghammail.co.uk
A search is continuing for a dad who fell into water at a popular reservoir. The man was on board a boat with his son at Draycote Water, in Warwickshire , when it capsized on Thursday afternoon (May 29). His son was quickly rescued but there has been no sign of his father and an intense search is underway at the 240-hectare reservoir and country park Read More: Striking Birmingham binmen must obey strict court order or risk prison as 'rule of six' enforced Warwickshire Police said the reservoir was currently shut to the public as teams searched for the man. The force said they would provide updates as they get them. Warwickshire Police said: "We are still at Draycote water with our colleagues at Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service as we use specialists to search for a man who fell into the water yesterday afternoon. "The man was on board a boat with his teenage son when it capsized. The son was quickly rescued and was found to not be injured. "The search for the father is ongoing, using various land and water search equipment and resources. "We are working tirelessly with Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service and we continue to ask that the public avoid the area so as not to distract our searchers. "We will continue to issue updates when they are available. "We thank you all for respecting the privacy of the family at this difficult time." The reservoir draws its water from the River Leam and supplies drinking water to Rugby and Coventry. The site is a haven for sailing, windsurfing and it also attracts anglers.
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