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Man drowns in girl rescue attempt | Man drowns in girl rescue attempt |
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A man has drowned after diving into a reservoir to rescue his girlfriend's daughter from the water. | |
Andrew Smith, 34, died while trying to help Amy Nowell, 12, at Anglezarke Reservoir in Chorley, Lancashire, after she fell in from the bank. | |
The girl slipped when trying to catch a ball while playing with Mr Smith and her mother, Tricia Nowell. | |
Amy got herself out, but Mr Smith, of Atherton, Greater Manchester, got into difficulties. | |
Police, mountain rescue divers and the fire brigade were called out on Wednesday night. | |
Two hours later officers recovered Mr Smith's body from the water. | Two hours later officers recovered Mr Smith's body from the water. |
A report will be submitted to the coroner, police said. | A report will be submitted to the coroner, police said. |
Anglezarke reservoir is in an area a popular beauty spot with walkers. It provides water supplies for Wigan. |
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