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Tragedy at Meynell Lake | Leeds News
A tragic drowning claimed the life of 13-year-old Hayden Jones-Powell during a heatwave when he entered Meynell Lake with friends. Emergency services raced to the scene, recovering his body the next day. An inquest opened on July 29, with drowning listed as the preliminary cause — though a full police report is still pending. The community mourned deeply, with hundreds gathering in Central Park to release balloons, and his football club honoring him as a cherished rising star. The inquest has been adjourned for a review hearing on October 28 as the investigation continues. Listen in…
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