A MAN died after swimming in a lake yesterday on one of the hottest days of the year.
The 37-year-old got into difficulty at Pittville Park in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, at around 5.45pm as UK temperatures soared to a sizzling 29C.
Emergency crews raced to try to revive him but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have been informed and his death is not being treated as suspicious.
The area was last night cordoned off and cops remain at the scene today.
A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police said: "At 5.47pm on June 16 police were called with a report that a man was in difficulty in the lake at Pittville Park in Cheltenham.
READ MORE UK NEWS
Urgent warning over life-threatening mistake most parents make in hot weather
I was fined for indecent exposure over my crop top & shorts in hot weather
"Officers and colleagues from other emergency services attended, however despite their best efforts the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"His next of kin and the coroner have been informed.
"At this time, the death of the 37-year-old man is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
The UK recorded has the hottest day of 2022 so far for three days running.
Most read in The Sun
KILLED IN AIRPORT CHAOS 
Disabled easyJet passenger falls to his death at Gatwick Airport
Huge 15ft crocodile stalks terrified Brits at popular beach resort
Deborah James' final TV appearance airs tonight as she shares life-saving message
Outraged Holly Willoughby apologises for rare outburst during This Morning call-in
Temperatures hit 27.8C on Wednesday before rising to 29C yesterday.
The mercury then smashed early summer records for the third day in a row at lunchtime today when 30.7C was clocked at Heathrow – and it's expected to get even hotter.
Forecasters reckon London will hit a fiery 35C before the day is out.
The warm weather has pushed the Met Office to issue a Level 3 Heat Health Alert amid the "rare climate change event".
It warns of the increased risk to the vulnerable in the blazing sun.
Forecasters said: "Look out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions.
"Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors.
Read More on The Sun
I’m fat and sexy – many bigger girls are self-conscious but I love my body
Primark fans go wild for new-in colourful summer items & prices from just £2
"Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol, dress appropriately for the weather and slow down when it is hot."
Warnings have also been issued about the dangers of wild swimming.
Source: Read Full Article
