A boy who died after getting into difficulty in the water at a dam amid the heatwave has been pictured. Reco Puttock , 13, was pulled from the water at around at around 3.18pm on Sunday, May 25 after getting into difficulty at Leadbeater Dam on Lumb Lane, near Wainstalls. The teen was rushed to hospital but could not be saved and sadly was pronounced dead. He was named locally in the aftermath as images of Reco began circulating on social media, reports Yorkshire Live
. A large multi-agency response was scrambled to the area, involving police , fire and rescue teams, water rescue specialists, ambulance crews , and a police helicopter. It is understood family members were at the scene as the search unfolded. The heatwave in England started at the weekend and temperatures soared to 73° in the area surrounding the dam on Sunday. West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that his death is not believed to be suspicious, and investigations are continuing under Calderdale CID. Hundreds of people
including friends have family lined up pay tribute to the “lovely” and “respectful” teen. Friends and classmates described Reco as a “pleasant” and “funny” young person, with many struggling to process the sudden loss. Finn Thomas said: “Rest in peace Reco we all will miss you so much and we all are thinking about you fly high mate gone way too soon.” Lauren Robinson penned: “Rest in peace Reco. Thinking of your family.” Craig Walker wrote: “Amazing young man so respectful every time I’d seen
him. Sending hugs and love to all the family and friends. Absolutely gutted. Rest in peace little man.” Amy Heaton wrote: “RIP Reco, such a pleasant young lad! Thoughts are with your mum, dad, Ellie, Holly and Junior.” Maria Power said: “Rip Reco my daughter said you was a funny and caring young boy. my heart goes out to your family and all of your friends LLR.” Irfan Anjum said: “Absolutely heart-breaking news. Sending my deepest condolences to Reco’s family and friends at this incredibly
painful time. No parent or family should ever have to go through something like this. Rest in peace young man.” Dionne Canoville said: “Thinking of his loved ones at this difficult time! RIP beautiful boy.” Scarlet Hannah wrote: “Rip Reco you was taken to soon we all miss you.” Jenny Fryer added: “RIP Reco you was a lovely young man you will be missed thoughts go to your family and friends.” Danny Ryan Benson said: “Rest in eternal peace Reco, sending love to all the
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This is so sad man.
73 degrees and kids go in anyway, like why was nobody stopping people? I know it’s not “suspicious” but still feels like somebody dropped the ball.
Wait is this the same Leadbeater Dam thing from the news last year? I saw a photo and I’m just like… how did he get in trouble that fast? Either way RIP Reco, praying for the family.
They say not suspicious but they still “investigating” which is what makes me confused. Heatwave = everyone sweating, so maybe he slipped? Or someone dared him? Either way 13 is way too young. Hope they figure out what happened, but I hate seeing the pic all over my feed like damn.