Man missing in Dovestone Reservoir after 'capsizing' in horror paddleboard disaster

A missing personal trainer in over the weekend has been named and pictured for the first time.

Simon Daniels, from Cheshire, was reported missing after he toppled over into the water during a paddleboarding accident with a woman on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services, including , firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene after the alarm was raised just before 2.30pm with reports of a man and woman in the water.

Reports from the scene suggest the pair - said to be in their 20s - entered the reservoir on an inflatable paddle board. The woman is understood to have been later rescued and treated for hypothermia and shock, but Simon remains missing. Search efforts including those involving specialist , water rescue units and fire crews continued throughout last night.

All adjoining roads and footpaths were cordoned off as specialist divers were spotted scouring the reservoir on boats. At around 7.35pm on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police said underwater teams would continue their search at the reservoir overnight. A force spokesperson said the following day that there had been no updates so far, the

Officers told members of the public to avoid the Dovestone Reservoir area this morning, with specialist teams "making further assessments".

Loved-ones have flooded social media with messages of support for Simon as the efforts to find him 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 such a lovely guy."

A third user posted: "Winsford is at a very heartbreaking standstill at the moment all hoping and praying of your safe return, but also understanding that may not be the case. But you have a town praying so hard for you right now. With love and support."

Greater Manchester Police said in their latest statement on Monday: "Officers were in attendance at Dovestone Reservoir until late last night to search for a man who had gone into the water earlier in the afternoon.

"Specialist teams will make further assessments this morning as they continue their search, utilising all the appropriate resources available. We would ask people to avoid the area as this work is carried out, and thank the public for their continued patience."