Teen dies in Lake District after getting into difficulty in water as members of the public desperately try to help

NewsUK NewsLake DistrictThe emergency services were called to Grasmere12:24, 09 Aug 2026A teenager died after getting into difficulty in water in the Lake District as members of the public desperately tried to help him.The 19-year-old died following an incident in Grasmere yesterday afternoon (August 8). He was rushed to hospital but was later pronounced dead.Police said his family have been informed, Lancs Live reports. Officers thanked members of the public who came to the teenager's aid, including those who helped get him to shore.Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterEmergency services were called to the lake at around 4.35pm following reports that a young man was in trouble in the water. An air ambulance was among the emergency services th