Latest News About Local authorities enforce closures at Swanholme Lakes

Updated 2026-06-18 10:48

A 15-year-old boy vanished at Swanholme Lakes in late May, police and divers continue searches across the Swanholme Lakes site as investigations continued. Later reports identified the deceased as Declan Sawyer, as closures remained in place for safety reasons. The area features Dragonfly, Sanctuary, and Coot Lakes, a protected nature reserve since 1991, where safety restrictions and wildlife protection are highlighted by authorities. Authorities urged the public not to speculate, and to respect the ongoing search and area closures.

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Boy, 15, still missing after Swanholme Lakes emergency response in Lincoln — Mogaz

A 15-year-old boy went missing in Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln on Sunday after emergency crews were called to reports that he had got into difficulty in the water at about 14:30 BST. Lincolnshire Police said the boy had not been located by the time officers and rescuers reached the scene, despite the efforts of people at the lake and the emergency services.

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Swanholme Lakes was formerly a series of gravel pits (common in this area). Work ceased in the 1960s and the land has gradually reverted to wild with some management in recent years. The gravel extraction left a number of fairly shallow lakes with very irregular shapes making for very pleasant walking. There are three major lakes: Dragonfly Lake, Sanctuary Lake and Coot Lake which has major and minor sections; there are many more unnamed lakes some of which are quite large.

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Please keep to the main network of paths to reduce

Hartsholme Country Park or Swanholme Lakes LNR. The lakes are for wildlife only; swimming and paddling, by people or dogs, disturbs wildlife and can be dangerous and hazardous to health. Please make use of the rubbish bins around the park. Litter is unnecessary and can be hazardous to health.

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