Key facts
- The body of an 11-year-old boy, Mackenzie Swift, has been found in the River Don.
- Mackenzie Swift was last seen entering the river on Saturday evening.
- The UK's water-related death toll during the heatwave has reached at least 17.
- A 16-year-old girl previously died in the River Tame.
The UK has experienced a severe heatwave, leading to a tragic increase in water-related fatalities. The confirmed death of a missing child, following other incidents, highlights the extreme dangers associated with entering open water during such extreme weather conditions and underscores the importance of water safety measures.