The four boys who passed away after falling into a freezing lake in Solihull died from drowning, an inquest has found
Finlay Butler, eight, and his younger brother Samuel, six, both died, alongside their cousin Thomas Stewart, 11, and another boy, Jack Johnson, 10, who rushed to help the trio.They were in the water for more than 20 minutes after the emergency services were called for the first time, the inquest heard on Monday.Birmingham and Solihull coroner Louise Hunt said the families of the boys had her sincere condolences, adding that it was a "devastating tragedy".
"We would like to pass on our condolences to Jack’s family at this very sad time, and ask for privacy from the media to begin to grieve."He said: "Thomas was such a lively little soul, he had a big heart for such a young kid and he was so beautiful. One of the boy's fathers, a student police officer, and a dog walker had entered the water in an attempt to save the children.
There was a candlelit vigil for the boys on Monday night, with a second taking place this Saturday at 4pm.
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