Two young people have drowned at a beauty spot in East Yorkshire.
Four other people were rescued from the lake at High Eske Nature Reserve, Tickton, on Wednesday night.
Humberside Police said the bodies of two males – aged 18 and 19 – were recovered by around 8.35pm.
A spokesperson said they had initially been called to the site at around 6.30pm following reports of concern for the safety of two men in the water.
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said: “Tragically the incident resulted in two young people losing their lives.”
A statement from the service said: “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the families and friends at this difficult time.
“Crews from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, Humberside Police, and Yorkshire Ambulance Service were in attendance and worked together.
Where it happened
“A further four members of the public were rescued from the reserve by Humberside Fire and Rescue Service using a boat and Humberside Police deployed diving teams.”
The area was closed on Thursday as police and the fire service continue to investigate the incident.
Superintendent Paul Butler, of Humberside Police, said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with both young men’s families and loved ones at this very difficult and sad time.
“We are working together with all the relevant agencies including Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, to fully understand the circumstances of the tragic accident.”
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service also issued a warning about the dangers of open water.
“The service would like to stress the importance of remaining safe around open water and the clear advice from the emergency services is that people should not enter the water,” a spokesperson said.
“Open water such as ponds, rivers and lakes etc are highly dangerous and people should not enter them.”
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