A family from Southport has been left heartbroken after a teenage boy died in an incident in a quarry.
On Saturday, Jamie Lewin, 16, got into difficulty after entering the water at Appley Bridge, West Lancashire, with emergency crews recovering his body following a brief search.
There are now calls to completely drain the quarry to stop similar tragic accidents.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called out alongside police and ambulance crews to search for the boy who had entered the water on one of the hottest days of the year.
Jamie was pronounced dead soon afterwards. His death is not currently being treated as suspicious.
His mother Steph described him as a ‘promising boxer who loved life and had so much to look forward to’.
In her tribute published by Lancashire Police, Ms Lewis added: ‘Jamie was so loved by everyone.
‘He touched so many peoples’ lives in such a short time, he really did spread himself far.
‘He really was one in a million. I’m so happy I was his mum. He was only 16 and so full of life and so happy.’
A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘Three fire engines, a boat and the drone team were deployed.
‘Tragically the casualty died at the scene. Our thoughts remain with Jamie’s family at this time.’
The teenager’s death is not being treated by police as suspicious, with a file due to be passed on to the coroner.
Local residents have backed campaigners who are urging the quarry’s owners, Maybrook, to drain and re-fill the quarry that has so far claimed the lives of three teenagers over the past 23 years.
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