River search under way for missing boy, 11

Emergency services are conducting an underwater search in the River Don at Mexborough for an 11-year-old boy who went missing after entering the water. Police have urged the public to stay away from the area to allow specialist teams to continue their recovery operation.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing dangers of open-water swimming and the significant emergency resources required for search and rescue operations.
River Don search for missing boy, 11, under way at Mexborough
The report is a straightforward, factual account of an ongoing emergency situation without emotive or loaded language.
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