Not less than 17 individuals together with younger kids had been noticed on a frozen lake in Wimbledon on Saturday simply days after the deaths of 4 kids who fell by way of ice whereas feeding geese at a lake in Solihull.
Video posted on social media confirmed teams of individuals strolling and sliding round on the lake’s floor at Wimbledon Widespread, a few of whom had introduced their canine and toddlers alongside.
Police arrived to disperse the group and talk about the hazards of frozen lakes with these current.
It comes after the deaths of 4 kids aged six to 11 in Solihull after they had been pulled from Babbs Mill Lake on Sunday.
Individuals had been noticed having fun with themselves on the lake on Saturday morning in Wimbledon, London
The footage exhibits a number of {couples} having fun with the wintry season on prime of the lake, in addition to dad and mom and youngsters.
Social media person Kerry, who posted the video, stated she could not consider so many individuals had been out on the lake.
She wrote: ‘The adults and youngsters are out on Wimbledon frequent on a frozen lake, that is unbelievable and harmful!’
Merton Police was alerted to the video on-line and requested additional particulars of the placement.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police and London Hearth Brigade attended the scene.
Merton Police later tweeted: ‘Thanks for making us conscious of this.
‘Our officers are there now with @LFBMerton talking to all concerned and advising of the hazards going onto frozen lakes.’
They added: As a lot as we encourage individuals and households to get out & have enjoyable, there are actual risks to strolling, taking part in, biking and so forth on frozen lakes.
‘Sadly 4 younger lives had been misplaced this week in Solihull.
‘Please keep off the frozen lakes & ponds. It is not well worth the danger.’
Within the video, a father might be seen main his younger daughter onto the lake to hitch the others earlier than the footage ends.
A number of {couples} walked over the ice whereas some introduced their canine alongside too
A second younger little one might be seen strolling on the frozen lake (far left) as others stood by and watched
It’s not the primary such incident for the reason that deaths of 4 kids in Solihull.
This week about 10 individuals had been seen on video as they made their method onto Sefton Lake in Liverpool, some throwing a ball at each other whereas two ladies danced in circles on the ice.
In the meantime in Clapham Widespread, individuals gathered across the lake and had been seen skating by way of the center of the ice.
Native authorities have issued a number of warnings to folks and the general public in regards to the risks of frozen waters as Britain continues to battle a spell of utmost chilly.
On Friday, London Hearth Brigade: ‘Our 999 Management Officers have taken a number of calls at the moment about kids & canine on frozen ponds & lakes.
‘It could look sturdy sufficient to face on, however it usually is not. When you fall into icy water, the chance of hypothermia is excessive & can show deadly. Keep off the ice & preserve canine on leads.
Some councils are taking drastic measures comparable to smashing by way of ice across the fringe of ponds and lakes to discourage the general public from standing on them.
Finlay Butler, eight, his brother Sam Butler, six, and their cousin Thomas Stewart, 11, are thought to have gone to feed geese on the Babbs Mill Lake on Sunday afternoon when ice gave method and so they plunged into the freezing water.
The fourth sufferer was ten-year-old Jack Johnson who additionally fell into the lake on the Kingshurst magnificence spot after dashing to attempt to assist the others.
The boys’ dad and mom stated: ‘As a household we’re devastated on the lack of our lovely boys Tom, Fin and Sam in such tragic circumstances.
‘We wish to thank the emergency providers for all they did in rescuing the boys and to the group for his or her assist, it has been overwhelming.
In Clapham Widespread, individuals gathered across the lake and had been seen skating by way of the center of the ice
Households in Solihull have paid tribute to their ‘lovely boys’. Pictured, brothers Finlay and Sam
Ten-year-old Jack Johnson was among the many boys who misplaced their lives, together with his aunt saying on Fb that he ‘ran and tried to avoid wasting’ three different kids – aged six, eight and 11 – who had been on the frozen lake when the ice broke
Thomas, 11, died following the tragedy. He was a cousin of the brothers by his mom Rebecca who’s their father Daniel’s sister
‘We wish to go on our condolences to Jack’s household at this very unhappy time, and ask for privateness from the media to start to grieve.’
Finlay, Thomas and Jack all died on Sunday however Sam clung to life in intensive care in hospital for 3 days earlier than he handed away. All 4 are understood to have suffered cardiac arrest.
Thomas’ older brother paid tribute to him and his cousin forward of the information that Sam had died.
He wrote: ‘Thomas was such a energetic little soul, he had a giant coronary heart for such a younger child and he was so lovely. He beloved being outdoors taking part in together with his mates.
‘I really like you Tom, large bro will handle the household and I’ll see you quickly. Be sure to preserve practising on warzone and get a win, will you?
‘Cannot overlook about my dinosaur man Fin, he beloved dinosaurs a lot and all the time displaying me new issues he constructed on Minecraft and all the brand new stuff he learnt on it. Gonna miss you little man.’
Hero passers-by — together with courageous Jack who had rushed to assist after listening to screams — tried to drag the boys out of the lake however the trio, after which Jack too, had been overwhelmed by the icy water.
Police, fire-fighters and paramedics then battled to carry the kids again to life.
A household buddy instructed MailOnline: ‘The boys had gone to the park with their cousin Thomas to feed the geese.
‘They went out on the ice after which one fell by way of the ice and others went to assist and fell in.
‘Finlay and Thomas — in addition to this poor boy Jack — died on Sunday. After which Sam handed away yesterday. His mum Gemma is heartbroken. Everyone seems to be. It is simply so tragic.’
A member of the three boys’ wider household, Josh Butler, thanked well-wishers within the Kingshurst group for his or her assist following the tragic accident.
Intensive underwater searches that had been carried out have now concluded.
Superintendent Wealthy Harris stated: ‘This can be a tragedy past phrases and a grief that’s unimaginable for the households and buddies of the boys.
‘The assist from the group has been overwhelming, not only for the bereaved households, but in addition for the emergency providers, for which we’re extraordinarily grateful.
‘Our officers will stay within the space within the coming days. Please come and communicate to us if it’s essential.’
