Emergency services were called to Watermead Country Park in Leicestershire on Saturday afternoon after reports of a body in the water. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and police are treating the death as unexplained.
Incident Details
Leicestershire Police received a call at 2:28pm on Saturday, 4 July, reporting a body in the water at the popular country park. Officers and paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance Service rushed to the scene. The man's body was recovered from the water shortly after their arrival.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the man was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. An air ambulance was reported to have landed near the park, though its role in the incident has not been detailed.
Police Investigation
A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: "Police received a call at 2.28pm today (Saturday 4 July) regarding a report of a body in the water at Watermead Country Park. Officers attended at the location and the body of a man was removed a short time after. Colleagues from East Midlands Ambulance also attended and the man was later pronounced deceased at the scene. The death is being treated as unexplained as enquiries continue."
The park was cordoned off by police following the incident, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
Recent Water Safety Events
Just two weeks prior, on Saturday, 20 June, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service had held water safety demonstrations and provided advice at Watermead Country Park. The timing of the incident has raised questions about water safety in the area, though no connection has been established.
Watermead Country Park is a well-known destination for walkers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts, featuring lakes and waterways that attract visitors year-round. The park remains open but parts may be restricted as the investigation continues.
