Police find body in Draycote Water reservoir following search for missing dad

Police have confirmed a body, believed to be that of the man who fell into the water yesterday afternoon, has been found during in the search of Draycote Water reservoir this evening.

Emergency services rushed to the Draycote Water reservoir, in Rugby, Warwickshire, at about 3.30pm on Thursday. The man's son, who was on the boat with him, wasn't injured in the incident and was rescued.

In an update this evening, shortly after 11.30pm, have confirmed they belive the body rercovered is that of the missing dad.

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The man's teenage son had already been pulled from the water when West Midlands Ambulance Service crews arrived at the scene on Thursday, a spokesperson said. They said he "was assessed but did not require further treatment and was discharged at the scene."

Draycote Water is a 240-hectare reservoir and country park that draws its water from River Leam which then supplies drinking water to Rugby and Coventry. It is owned and operated by Severn Trent Water. The site is a haven for sailing, windsurfing and it also attracts anglers

In a post this evneing the police force said: "We are sad to report that a body has been found in Draycote Water this evening and it is it is believed to be that of the man who fell into the water yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 29 May 2025). His teenage son also fell in, but was rescued by two members of the public and he did not sustain any injuries.

"Our Local Area Commander for Rugby, Chief Inspector Angus Eagles has shared the following statement: “Our thoughts are very much with the man’s family at this incredibly difficult time and I would ask that their privacy continues to be respected.

“Since yesterday, an intensive search operation has been underway that has seen a range of specialist search tactics and being used. I don’t underestimate the impact this tragic incident, and the large-scale search operation will have had on local people and businesses. Thank you all for your patience and understanding while our officers worked tirelessly to find the man.

“Special thanks also goes to , , , , , and – all of whom have played an integral role in supporting our extensive search efforts.”

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

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