We shared the tragic news that a boy sadly died after drowning in the River Tyne at Northumberland.

Two teenage boys reportedly got into difficulty in the River Tyne on Saturday afternoon (May 18).

Emergency services were deployed to the area and one boy, aged 13, was rescued from the water.

He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Several organisations searched the area to locate the second boy.

The 14-year-old was later found and pronounced dead at the scene.

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Our community shared their condolences and best wishes for the families involved.

Chair of Ovingham Parish Council, Doreen Jordan, said: "This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the families. The river banks in Ovingham are a popular area for youngsters to gather from Easter and throughout the summer months to meet with their friends, many of them being from much further afield. 

"They don't understand how dangerous swimming in the river is and need to be warned of this, both by parents and in schools. Signage pointing out the dangers and safety equipment  should be put in place at intervals along the river banks in Ovingham and checked on a regular basis."

John Cody Doherty said: "So tragic, thoughts and condolences to the families, it’s such a tragic event and shouldn’t happen, rivers are dangerous and more needs to be done to prevent entry to the water."

Diane McClarron Elliot said: "Every parent's worst nightmare," while Tracy Whitfield Scandle said: "So tragic and heartbreaking. Please stress to your kids, the dangers of open-water swimming."

Danyial Barclay said: "This is heartbreaking. Thinking of these poor boys and their families. This is tragic."

Sandra Wilkinson shared her 'thoughts and prayers to both families', and Anja Ellen said: "This is absolutely tragic and devastating news."

Christine Mitchell added: "This is heartbreaking. I can’t imagine what their families are going through. So so sad."

Beryl Steel commented: "Heartbreaking for all. Love and strength to family and friends. So very sad."

Mandy Ferrol said: "This is so sad, thinking of the poor boy and his family."

Emma-Louise Clark said: "Absolutely devastating thinking of all family and friends."

Lorraine Akhurst commented: "Water is so dangerous but so inviting, my heart goes out to both families."

Paula Cram said: "This is tragic. Thoughts for the families."