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drowned paddler Lake District Serious incident
Ullswater
An 18-year-old kayaker's body was recovered from Ullswater after his kayak capsized. He had been missing for 12 hours and was found by the police underwater search team near Pooley Bridge, with assistance from Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team and other agencies.
Outcome: body recovered
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