A MAN has tragically died at an open water swimming event after suffering a “medical episode”; just yards from the shore.
SheppertonOpen Water Swim remains closed today following the 61-year-old’s tragic death at Shepperton Lake in Surrey yesterday morning.
The firm confirmed the decision to close had been made as a mark of respect.
A spokesperson forSurrey Policesaid: “Officers were called at around 10.20am on Sunday 29 June to reports of a medical episode at Ferry Lane, Shepperton.
“Colleagues fromSouth East Coast Ambulancewere also in attendance, and sadly a 61-year-old man was confirmed to be deceased at the scene.
“His death is not being treated as suspicious.
“His next of kin are aware and our thoughts are with them at this time.”;
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