Family remember 'darling boy' who died in lake

A 15-year-old boy named Declan Sawyer died after getting into difficulty in Swanholme Lakes near Lincoln during a period of high temperatures. His family and school have paid tribute to him while urging parents to warn children about the dangers of swimming in open water.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the recurring safety risks associated with open water swimming during heatwaves and serves as a public safety warning from the victim's family.
Family remember 'darling boy', 15, who died in Lincoln lake
The article is a straightforward, factual report on a tragic local news event, relying on quotes from the family and school without injecting political opinion or loaded language.
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