A boy who died after falling into a North Yorkshire river had been celebrating his eighth birthday.
Aaron Page was with a large group of family members when he went into the River Wharfe at Bolton Bridge, near Bolton Abbey in Skipton.
The youngster, from Pontefract, West Yorkshire, got into difficulty in the water and the alarm was raised by his 13-year-old brother.
Emergency services helped in the search and his body was recovered at 1825 BST.
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The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said members of the public tried to rescue the youngster, but were unable to due to the strong undercurrent and the depth of the water.
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Insp Kevin Franks, from North Yorkshire Police, said: "This was a happy family day out to celebrate a birthday at a local beauty spot... and unfortunately this young boy has got into difficulty in an area of water."
The officer added: "Despite efforts from members of the public and some quite stirling efforts from the emergency services and everyone else there, sadly we've been unable to bring him out alive."
Insp Mike Woodhall, from Harrogate Police, said the accident highlighted the dangers of swimming in rivers.
"No matter how safe a river seems sometimes there are inherent dangers," he said.
Last weekend, an eight-year-old boy died after falling into the  in , England. The river is known for its depth and strong undercurrent. The accident took place on Aaron Page's birthday, following celebrations with over twenty family members.

Page made his way to the river near  around 3pm  (1400 ) on Saturday; his brother, aged thirteen, was the first to call for assistance after spotting Aaron in the water. Emergency services subsequently assisted in searching for Aaron; the body was recovered at approximately 6:25 pm the same day. Members of the ambulance service failed to resuscitate him, pronouncing him dead at the scene.

"This was a happy family day out to celebrate a birthday at a local beauty spot ... and unfortunately this young boy has got into difficulty in an area of water," stated Inspector Kevin Franks of . "Despite efforts from members of the public and some quite sterling efforts from the emergency services and everyone else there, sadly we've been unable to bring him out alive." 

Inspector Mike Woodhall of Harrogate police cautioned; "no matter how safe a river seems sometimes there are inherent dangers."