First picture of man missing in Dovestone Reservoir as major search continues

A major search is continuing for its second day to find a missing personal trainer who fell into the water at Dovestone Reservoir.

Now named publicly as Simon Daniels, a personal trainer from Cheshire, he was reported as missing after falling into the water during a paddleboarding incident with a woman, thought to be his partner, on Sunday afternoon (October 20).

Emergency services were called just before 2.30pm to reports of a man and woman in the water. The woman was later rescued and treated for hypothermia and shock, it is understood.

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Efforts continued throughout the night, with specialist police water rescue units and fire crews at the scene to locate Simon, who has not yet been found.

Emergency crews flooded the area and cordoned off all adjoining roads and footpaths. A massive search operation was launched with fire crews, paramedics and police all in attendance. Specialist divers could be seen searching the reservoir on boats while coastguard and mountain rescue teams were also at the scene.

On Sunday night at around 7.35pm, Greater Manchester Police said underwater teams would continue their search at the reservoir overnight. And on Monday morning, a spokesperson for the force confirmed that there had been no updates in the search overnight.

Police said people should continue to avoid the Dovestone Reservoir area this morning. Specialist teams are 'making further assessments' at the reservoir.

Messages have been shared on social media as the efforts to find Simon continue. "Come on brother we are all praying for you," one person wrote as another shared: "Really hoping and praying for Simon Daniels. Please god don't let this be happening to