1 week Ago By [email protected] (James Holt)
The man, named locally as Simon Daniels, was reported missing after falling into the water during a paddleboarding incident on Sunday A major search operation is underway for the second day in a bid to find a missing personal trainer who fell into Dovestone Reservoir. The man, now publicly identified as Simon Daniels, a personal trainer from Winsford, Cheshire, was reported missing after falling into the water during a paddleboarding incident with a woman, believed to be his partner, on Sunday afternoon (October 20). Emergency services were alerted just before 2.
30pm following reports of a man and woman in the water. The woman was later rescued and treated for hypothermia and shock, it has been reported. Search efforts continued throughout the night, with specialist police water rescue units and fire crews at the scene trying to locate Simon, who remains missing.
Emergency teams cordoned off all surrounding roads and footpaths and launched a large-scale search operation involving fire crews, paramedics and police. Specialist divers could be seen searching the reservoir on boats while coastguard and mountain rescue teams were also present, reports the Manchester Evening News . On Sunday night around 7.
35pm, Greater Manchester Police announced that underwater teams would continue their search at the reservoir overnight. On Monday morning, a spokesperson for the force confirmed there had been no updates in the search overnight. Police have advised people to avoid the Dovestone Reservoir area, near Oldham, Greater Manchester, this morning.
Specialist teams are 'making further assessments' at the reservoir. Social media was flooded with heartfelt messages. "Come on brother we are all praying for you," one message reads, whilst another expresses their hope with: "Really hoping and praying for Simon Daniels.
Please god don't let this be happening to such a lovely guy." An additional post reflects the town's heavy heart: "Winsford is at a very heartbreaking standstill at the moment all hoping and praying of your safe return, but also understanding that may not be the case. But you have a town praying so hard for you right now.
With love and support." Greater Manchester Police provided an update on Monday according to their latest statement: "Officers were in attendance at Dovestone Reservoir until late last night to search for a man who had gone into the water earlier in the afternoon." "Specialist teams will make further assessments this morning as they continue their search, utilising all the appropriate resources available.
We would ask people to avoid the area as this work is carried out, and thank the public for their continued patience.".
