Tragedy by the Water's Edge The search for a 15 year old boy who vanished after entering Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln on Sunday has highlighted the vulnerabilities of our waterways and the human impulse to seek out adventure.
The disappearance raises questions about what draws young people to these environments, which can be both thrilling and deadly.
Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death among teenagers in the UK, with many cases occurring in or near water.