Knypersley teenager David Moss dies during fishing trip
AN INVESTIGATION is under way into how a 16-year-old boy died during a fishing trip.
David Moss was pulled from a pool at Moreton Fisheries, near Congleton, on Saturday afternoon.
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The teenager, from Healey Avenue, Knypersley, was rushed to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, but doctors were unable to save him.
It is understood David was fishing at one of the pools and may have called a friend shortly before the tragedy to say he was feeling unwell.
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Cheshire Police said officers were investigating the death, but added that there were no suspicious circumstances. They have launched an appeal for information to piece together the teenager's final moments.
A police spokesman said: "At 3.34pm on Saturday, police and other emergency services were called to Moreton Fisheries following a report of a teenage boy found in the water in need of urgent medical attention.
"The casualty, a 16-year-old local boy, was taken to hospital where he sadly later died. At this stage, the circumstances of the incident are not being treated as suspicious and it is believed the boy was fishing at the location when he entered into difficulties."
David's parents Dawn and Stephen Moss, and brother Robert, were last night too upset to speak to The Sentinel.
A neighbour in Healey Avenue, who did not wish to be named, said: "It's a shock and very sad. David had only just left school and started working with his dad.
"He and his brother have always been lovely lads."
Tributes have been pouring in on a Facebook site set up in David's memory.
Michael Mitchell wrote: "This sad, sad news has knocked me sideways. It is a true shock.
"Dave was a truly top lad, and I know will be missed greatly by all who knew him, and especially Steve, Dawn, and Rob. Deepest sympathy to you all."
Lisa Mullock wrote: "RIP Dave. You have had a massive impact on so many people lives. So many of your friends are devastated. You will never be forgotten."
Staff at Moreton Fisheries have been left shocked by the tragedy.
Co-owner David Ward said: "We don't yet know the circumstances of what happened, but we would like to send our condolences to the family. We will help them in whatever way we can."
Cheshire Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting incident 633 of November 24.
Comments
by susieyoung41
Monday, November 26 2012, 8:47PM
“BIlly haven't u read the artical. He was feeling unwell. There's always 1 who comes out with comments like that :-(”
by the_reaper
Monday, November 26 2012, 1:59PM
“Rest In Peace fellow fisherman.”
by warren-lloyd
Monday, November 26 2012, 1:47PM
“RIP young man.”
by CpnOatcake
Monday, November 26 2012, 1:30PM
“Why does everyone have to keep arguing or looking for controversy on every page of this site? Unfortunately there has been a tragedy, it looks like the Sentinel has approached the family as newspapers have been doing for decades, and in this case, completely understandably the family have said they are too upset to speak, which the paper seems to have respected.
In some occasions I imagine some families may want to speak and pay tribute, neither is right or wrong, grief is a very personal thing... but it seems to me that all the paper was doing is what paper's have been doing for decades, centuries even- following a story and giving that opportunity.
And when it comes to naming the victim of this tragedy it does say that a Facebook page has been set up where people are already paying tributes and that may be what people want to do here too.
I didn't know them but I would like to say deepest condolences to the family after this awful tragedy... this is what this page should be about.”
by stokiespice
Monday, November 26 2012, 12:54PM
“Of course the family were too upset to talk cant believe the Sentinel even tried to get a statement from them when they are going thru the worst mightmare possible and probably havent even comprehended it themselves .
Another gone too soon , I didnt know David but as I am from Biddulph originally I have many friends who did know him and all speak highly of him being a truely lovely lad , Rest in Peace David and sincere condolences to your family and friends xx”
by Staceyevans12
Monday, November 26 2012, 12:24PM
“Rest in peace Dave you will be sadly missed but never will be forgotten, my heart and thoughts are with all your family and friends at this very sad time such a lovely lad to be taken away from us way too young :( xxx”
by pensioner46
Monday, November 26 2012, 12:00PM
“Give these people time to grieve before giving their information to the public.Condolences to all family and friends may the young man rest in peace”
by Stokie1989
Monday, November 26 2012, 10:23AM
“The Sentinel, once again trying to interview people who have only just lost their son. Do you ever learn!!! Give them some time to mourn before bombarding them with questions!”
by susieyoung41
Monday, November 26 2012, 9:16AM
“RIp Dave. I didn't know you but my son did. Thoughts are with the family at this sad time x”