UK heatwave water deaths reach 15 after 13-year-old girl dies in North Yorkshire river
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Summary
A 13-year-old girl died after being pulled from the River Wharfe in North Yorkshire, bringing the UK heatwave water-related death toll to at least 15. Emergency services are also searching for an 11-year-old boy who went missing in the River Don two days prior. The tragic incidents occurred as the UK's hot spell came to an end.
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She was airlifted to hospital where she was pronounced dead, North Yorkshire police said.
This morning all my thoughts, prayers and thanks are with the emergency services and local residents who supported the rescue.
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