A mother and child have died after being trapped in water in a park in west London. Emergency services were called to Elthorne Park on Saturday after reports of two people in distress in the water. The Metropolitan Police said that despite the efforts of paramedics, police and members of the public, both were pronounced dead at the scene, the BBC reports. An investigation has been launched to establish what exactly happened. Police said initial indications suggest foul play is not suspected, and officers are working to formally identify the victims and notify their families. Detective Superintendent Pete Thackray said: “This is a tragic incident in which a woman and her young child have lost their lives. Our thoughts are with his loved ones. “I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of first responders and members of the public who did their best in an incredibly challenging situation. “Although what happened remains under investigation, all preliminary indications are that the circumstances are not suspicious.” The park connects to the Grand Union Canal Walk and is located near the River Brent, a tributary of the River Thames, where the incident is believed to have occurred.
