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Two die at Norfolk beauty spot

Two men have been found dead at Bawsey Pits near King's Lynn. It follows a huge search and rescue operation involving fire and ambulance crews, and RAF and police helicopters.

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Bawsey deaths: Man and teenage boy named

Police have officially named a man and a teenage boy who died whilst swimming in Bawsey Pits in Norfolk earlier this week.

They were 41 year old Ryan Pettengell from King's Lynn and 16 year old Umar Balogun from London.

The pair drowned after getting into difficulties whilst swimming in separate lakes at the former quarry on Tuesday evening.

Inquests into both deaths will be opened by the Coroner in due course.

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