Missing paddleboarder Simon Daniels' body found after two people 'got into difficulty' in Dovestone Reservoir
10/23/2024 05:32 PM
THE BODY of a missing paddleboarder has been found after two people got into difficulty in Dovestone Reservoir.
Simon Daniels, from Cheshire, fell into the water along with a woman at the Oldham beauty spot on Sunday afternoon.
The personal trainer is understood to have been paddleboarding on the reservoir.
The woman was rescued and treated for hypothermia and shock.
The man, who has now been named as Simon, reportedly got into difficulty in the water.
Searches involving police, fire crews, underwater search teams and mountain rescue teams have been ongoing to find Simon.
Greater Manchester Police said the underwater search team discovered a body at 6:15pm this evening which has now been confirmed to be his.
His family have been informed, the force added.
Detective Inspector Laura Crossley from Oldham CID said: “Throughout this tragic incident we have been in close contact with Simon's family and will continue to offer them our support as they come to terms with their loss.
“His death is not being treated as suspicious and the scene has now been closed. A report is being prepared for the corner.
“We appreciate the public’s support in enabling search teams to carry out their investigations.
“We understand the inconvenience this may have caused over the last few days but it was important we conducted a full and thorough search for Simon.”
