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Tragic Lake Swim Ends in Young Man's Death
1 Sep
Summary
- A 19-year-old apprentice electrician tragically died.
- The incident occurred while swimming across Grasmere lake.
- An inquest into the unnatural death has been opened.
A 19-year-old apprentice electrician named Charlie Ellis Saw has died following a swimming incident in Grasmere lake. Saw entered the water on Saturday, August 8, with the intention of swimming across.
Bystanders intervened to help Saw and his companion reach the shore. Emergency services were alerted, and CPR was initiated. Saw was transported by helicopter to Royal Preston Hospital.
Tragically, he passed away in the early hours of the following day. Area Coroner for Cumbria, Margaret Taylor, formally opened an inquest into his death, described as an unnatural event, at Workington Coroner's Court.
The inquest has since been adjourned and is scheduled to resume on December 9.
