1/1 THE family of a boy who drowned at a popular beauty spot in the district have paid tribute to their “lovely” son and brother, and asked if more can be done to prevent further tragedies. Mohammad Abu Farhan was visiting Goit Stock Waterfall in Cullingworth with friends on the afternoon of March 30, when he entered the water at the site and got into difficulty. The 14-year-old, from Barkerend, tragically went under the surface of the water and drowned, with expert police divers recovering his body from the site later that evening. His body was laid to rest during an emotional funeral service on April 1.
The 14-year-old boy died in an incident at Goit Stock waterfall, near Cullingworth, on Tuesday. Emergency services were alerted following reports of someone in the water. Police, a mountain rescue crew, ambulances and fire engines – plus the air ambulance – all attended. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Police were called just after 6pm to reports of a concern for safety at Goit Stock waterfall off Hallas Lane, Cullingworth. “A 14-year-old male had entered the water. “Emergency services attended and recovered a body from the water. “There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances and a file has been prepared for the coroner.”