Nigerian teenager dies while swimming in UK

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A Nigerian teenager, Valentine Ikechukwu, has died while swimming in a lake at Colwick Country Park, in the UK.

Valentine was based in the UK, with his death from drowning occurring on April 30.

The body of the late 16-year-old, as per a statement by Nottinghamshire Police has been found.

“Emergency services were called to Colwick Country Park at 5.20 pm on Wednesday, April 30, after Valentine got into difficulty whilst swimming in the lake.

“A multi-agency rescue operation was launched, involving a police underwater search team, assisted by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. He was discovered shortly before 8 pm,” the statement read in part.

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