A woman and her young child have tragically died after getting into difficulty in the water at a park in west London, according to police.
Officers were called to Elthorne Park in Ealing just before 4:30 pm on Saturday, where a woman and her son were recovered from the water, the Metropolitan Police said. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation Underway
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that an investigation is underway, but the deaths are not being treated as suspicious. Police are working to identify the pair's next of kin.
Detective Superintendent Pete Thackray, from the Met's west area command unit, expressed his condolences: "This is a tragic incident in which a woman and her young child have lost their lives. Our thoughts are with their loved ones."
First Responders Praised
Thackray also acknowledged the efforts of first responders and members of the public who intervened: "I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of the first responders and members of the public who did their very best in an incredibly challenging situation."
He added: "While an investigation into what took place is under way, all initial indications are that the circumstances are not suspicious."
The incident has shocked the local community in Ealing, west London. Elthorne Park is a popular green space with a lake, and the tragedy has raised concerns about water safety in public parks.
