Teenager becomes 14th person to die in water-related incidents during UK heatwave

The number of fatalities following incidents in open water during the heatwave has climbed to 14, with police issuing stark warnings that such locations are "exceptionally dangerous". Emergency services were dispatched to Balderton Lake, off Heron Way in New Balderton, at 2.35pm on Thursday after reports emerged of a man entering the water, Nottinghamshire Police confirmed. A 19-year-old, who had been enjoying the lake with a group of friends, was pulled from the water and received treatment at the scene before being rushed to hospital. On Saturday, the force confirmed the young man had not survived, with his family having been informed and given support by specialist officers. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . Group manager Charlotte Weatherall-Smith, from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Incidents like this are a stark reminder of the dangers that open water can present. "Even on warm and sunny days, water temperatures can be much colder than they appear, and entering the water can lead to cold water shock, which can be sudden, severe and potentially fatal. "If you see someone in difficulty in the water, call 999 immediately and ask for the fire service. Encourage the person to float on their back to help them stay calm and conserve energy. For your own safety, please do not enter the water or attempt a rescue yourself, as this can put additional lives at risk." The scorching weather has drawn large numbers of people to open-water swimming, leading to several fatalities across the UK, with deaths confirmed in Pembrokeshire , South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Cornwall, Hampshire, Warwickshire, Cheshire, Lincolnshire and Lancashire in recent days. Among the fatalities was a 72-year-old-woman who died after being recovered from the sea at West Angle Bay beach in Pembrokeshire , on Bank Holiday Sunday. On Tuesday, England and Wales recorded their hottest May temperatures on record, with the mercury climbing to 35.1C at Kew Gardens, west London, while Cardiff's Bute Park registered 32.9C, according to the Met Office. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice .