'Unimaginable grief' after boy's reservoir death
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'Unimaginable grief' after boy's reservoir death12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSarah Spina-MatthewsYorkshireSuppliedReco David-James Puttock, 13, drowned in Leadbeater Dam near HalifaxA 13-year-old boy who is believed to have drowned in a reservoir was a "popular and much-loved student", his school has said.West Yorkshire Police were called to Leadbeater Dam on Lumb Lane, Halifax, just before 15:20 BST on Monday.Teenager Reco David-James Puttock was pulled from the water and taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.In a statement, Lightlife Academy in Halifax said: "Reco was a popular and much-loved student who will be greatly missed by students, staff and our wider academy community." "Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to his family, and all affected by this tragic loss at this incredibly difficult time."The school said support would be available for students as they returned from half-term. The statement added that the school was working on plans to get together as a community and pay tribute to the teenager.'Unimaginable grief'King Cross Park Rugby League Club, in Halifax, also paid tribute, saying: "Yesterday we were informed of the devastating news that Reco Puttock, who played for our 2025 U13s, tragically lost his life."The statement continued: "There are no words we can say which will make this loss any less painful for his family and friends especially at such a young age."So, on behalf of the entire club, we would like to extend our thoughts and condolences with his family, friends and team mates."Rest in peace young man."YappAppEmergency services were called to the dam on Monday afternoonAnother club, Kippax Welfare Rugby League, said on social media: "On behalf of everyone associated with Kippax Welfare we offer our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, loved ones of Reco and everyone at King Cross Park ARLFC.&...





