13-year-old girl dies in River Wharfe during UK heatwave

A 13-year-old girl died after being rescued from Rio Wharfe. The incident occurred on Burnsall, on North Yorkshire, on Sunday night. Emergency Equipes responded to the scene. The teenager was taken by helicopter to the hospital, where she did not survive.

The case brings to at least 15 the number of water-related deaths during the recent heat wave in Reino Unido. Separadamente, authorities are still searching for an 11-year-old boy who went missing in Rio Don.

Resgate on Rio Wharfe mobilizes emergency services

North Yorkshire police were called at around 6:30 pm on Sunday. Testemunhas reported that the 13-year-old girl had gotten into difficulty in the waters of Rio Wharfe.

Membros from the public helped with the initial rescue. An air rescue team transported the victim for urgent medical attention. Apesar’s efforts, she was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The episode took place in an area known for outdoor activities in the Yorkshire Dales region. The extreme heat of the previous days had drawn many people to rivers and lakes.

• Temperaturas records for May were recorded in several parts of the country
• Rios and reservoirs recorded a significant increase in visitors
• Autoridades reinforced warnings about open water dangers

Busca continues for missing boy on Rio Don

In parallel, the South Yorkshire police are carrying out a search operation for an 11-year-old boy. Ele disappeared on Saturday night in Mexborough, after joining Rio Don.

Equipes especializadas, incluindo mergulhadores, trabalham no local desde as 20h de sábado. Helicópteros e paramédicos também participaram das primeiras ações. The family receives psychological support.

The case is part of the balance of incidents during the period of intense heat.

Onda of heat comes to an end with drop in temperatures

Meteorologistas confirmed that the heat wave ended this Monday. Temperatures have fallen from previous peaks, when the country recorded 35.1°C in Heathrow and Kew Gardens.

Leia Tambem

Typhoon Chan-mi approaches Okinawa and Amami with strong winds this Tuesday

Bad smell in children’s feet has specific causes and can be controlled by parents

Google releases Android 17 Beta 4.1 for Pixel devices

Previsões indicate rain, possible thunderstorms and stronger winds for the next few days. The contrast with recent heat is significant in several regions.

Números of deaths in open waters worry authorities

Dados from last year show that May 2025 recorded 26 water-related deaths in Reino Unido. The annual total for 2025 stood at 202 accidental deaths, below the peak of 315 in 2021.

Homens in their 60s form the most affected group. Internal Áreas, such as rivers and reservoirs, concentrate more cases than the sea.

Outros Recent incidents include a 15-year-old girl from Cheshire who died after difficulty at sea in Merseyside. A woman in her 60s also lost her life in Thornton-Cleveleys while trying to rescue a dog. The man accompanying her remains in critical condition.

Prevention Medidas gains prominence after tragedies

Especialistas remember that summer tends to see an increase in accidents in open waters. Campanhas awareness campaigns seek to warn about risks even on hot days.

The charity National Water Safety tracks the numbers annually. Relatórios indicate that most cases involve behaviors that seem harmless at the time.

North Yorkshire police thanked local residents and emergency personnel for their support in rescuing Burnsall. Parlamentares from the region expressed solidarity with the victim’s family.