Body found after river search for missing boy, 11

A body has been recovered from the River Don in South Yorkshire following an extensive search for an 11-year-old boy who went missing over the weekend. Authorities have offered support to the family and the local community during this tragedy.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing dangers of open water swimming during periods of hot weather in the UK.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Victoria Scheer Yorkshire South Yorkshire Police Mackenzie Swift, 11, went into the River Don in Mexborough over the weekend Police searching for an 11-year-old boy who went missing after entering the River Don in South Yorkshire have recovered a body.
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