River Don searches continue for 11-year-old Mackenzie Swift

Emergency services are conducting an extensive search for an 11-year-old boy who went missing in the River Don in South Yorkshire. Police have urged the public to stay away from the area to allow professional teams to work safely.
Why it matters
It highlights the dangers of open water during heatwaves and the importance of public cooperation during emergency search operations.
Image source, South Yorkshire Police Image caption, Mackenzie Swift, 11, went into the River Don in Mexborough over the weekend
The report is a straightforward, factual account of a tragic news event.
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