A man remains missing after two people, who were believed to be paddleboarding, fell into a reservoir.
Divers searched overnight for Simon Daniels, whose online friends reported he had fallen into the water at Dovestone Reservoir near Oldham on Sunday.
The police, fire brigade and paramedics received information about the incident that took place yesterday around 2:30 p.m. at the viewing point.
According to Greater Manchester Police, a woman who also fell into the water was rescued by paramedics.
A search operation is underway with the participation of specialized divers, the coast guard and mountain rescue teams.
In a statement shared with X (formerly Twitter) last night, Greater Manchester Police confirmed the search would continue late into the night.
Divers searched overnight for Simon Daniels (pictured), who went missing after falling into a reservoir while paddleboarding
Police continue to search for Mr. Daniels, whose name was mentioned online by friends. After the incident, one woman was rescued and treated by the emergency medical team
Police, fire and paramedics responded to the incident which took place at the beautiful location at around 2.30pm yesterday (pictured: Dovestone Reservoir)
“We are not suspending our search and are doing everything we can to locate the missing man,” the force said.
In their latest update, they urged people to stay away from the scene while the search continues.
They said: “Officers remained at Dovestone Reservoir late this evening searching for a man who had gone into the water earlier in the afternoon.
“Specialist teams will carry out further assessments this morning as they continue the search using all appropriate resources available.
“We are asking people to avoid the area while this work is carried out and we thank the public for their continued patience.”
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just before 2.30pm yesterday (Sunday October 20), fire crews were called to Dovestone Reservoir in Oldham following reports of a person in the water.
“Two fire engines from Mossley and Stalybridge, an enhanced rescue unit from Leigh, a rescue unit from Eccles, an air unit and two drones, including an underwater drone from Lancashire Fire and Rescue, were called to the scene.
“The entrepreneur used a throwing rope and one victim was pulled from the water before the fire brigade arrived. A police helicopter, police, ambulance service and mountain rescue service also took part in the operation.
“The fire brigade operation lasted approximately four hours and forty minutes.”
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