A 16-year-old Nigerian boy, Iretomiwa Abiodun Micheal, popularly known as Tomiwa, has d+ed after getting into difficulty while in a lake in Lincoln, United Kingdom.
According to Lincolnshire Police, the incident occurred on July 9, 2026, at Swanholme Lakes. Officers received a call at about 5:48 p.m. raising concerns for the teenager’s safety. Emergency responders, including Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and the East Midlands Ambulance Service, rescued him from the water and began treatment at the scene.
Although he initially responded, he later d+ed in hospital at about 8:50 p.m. with his parents by his side. Police said a file will be submitted to the coroner to determine the circumstances surrounding the drowning.
