A search is underway to find a missing person who is believed to have gone into the water at Dovestones Reservoir this afternoon (Sunday, October 20).
Emergency services were called to the beauty spot this afternoon following reports that two people had gone into the water.
Greater Manchester Police said one person was recovered from the water and was being treated by paramedics, however, one person was missing.
Emergency services are searching for the individual.
#INCIDENT | Emergency services are currently responding to reports of two people going into water at Dovestones Reservoir.
— Oldham Police (GMP) (@GMPOldham) October 20, 2024
One person has been recovered and is currently being treated. Attempts are ongoing to locate the second person.
People are kindly asked to avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/7gq64tueMn
The search operation involves firefighters, the Coastguard and Mountain Rescue.
Footage shared on social media showed helicopters flying in the area as well.
A statement from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At shortly before 2.30pm today (Sunday 20 October) fire crews were called to Dove Stone Reservoir in Oldham following reports of a person in the water.
Recap: Search for missing person who went into water at beauty spot
“Three fire engines from Mossley, Stalybridge, and Eccles along with the Water Incident Unit from Leigh quickly attended the scene.
“Crews are working alongside emergency service colleagues and remain in attendance.”
North West Ambulance Service and North West Air Ambulance have both been approached for comment.
Updates will be shared on this page as they come in.
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