Lakeside Doncaster: Major search launched by emergency services after man gets into difficulty in water

By Robert Cumber

Published 13th Aug 2022, 17:57 BST

Updated 13th Aug 2022, 18:11 BST

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A major search has been launched after a man got into difficulty in the water at a lake in South Yorkshire.

The emergency services were called to Lakeside in Doncaster today at 4.20pm.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said shortly after 5.30pm: “Numerous agencies have responded and specialist teams are doing everything they can do find him. Please avoid the area.”

Members of the public have reported seeing a huge response, with one person describing seeing two ambulances, an air ambulance, three fire engines and several police cars.

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