Second teenage boy dies in Northumberland river tragedy

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A second teenager has died after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne in Northumberland.

The 13-year-old was one of two boys who got into difficulty in Ovingham on Saturday. His friend, 14-year-old David Radut, died at the scene in Ovingham.Both boys, who were friends, were from Newcastle.Northumbria Police have said their thoughts are with their families. Emergency and rescue services were called to the River Tyne at around 3.30pm on Saturday and a major search and rescue operation was carried out.

Chief Superintendent Sam Rennison said: "Our sincerest sympathies go to the loved ones of both boys and we will continue to provide whatever support we can at this devastating time. Read more: Person dies in mudslide in North Yorkshire after Met Office yellow weather warning "Since Saturday, our thoughts and those of the wider community have been with the families and friends of those affected.

 

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