Heartbroken family pay tribute to ‘handsome, funny & talented boy', 16, found dead in lake after going missing in water
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THE family of a teenager who died after going missing in a lake have paid an emotional tribute to their "handsome, funny and talented boy".
Daniel Drewitt, 16, tragically lost his life after going missing in Powell's Pool in Sutton Park, Birmingham, on Thursday.
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His body was recovered by emergency crews that evening, following an extensive search.
Last night, his family released a touching tribute to the teenager who had a "beautiful spirit".
They said: "Daniel was a handsome, funny and talented boy who really cared about his friends and family.
"Everyone wanted to be his friend and he was popular because of the beautiful spirit he had.
"Daniel was a big Birmingham City Football Club fan and would love going to the games with his grandad and friends.
"He had so many dreams and aspirations, and he had his whole life ahead of him. He has been taken from us way too soon and we still can't process what is happening right now.
"His family and friends are all devastated from this awful tragedy, and this will forever leave an everlasting pain in all of our hearts. We cannot put into words how much we will miss him and his cheeky smile.
"We want to thank the community for all of the kind messages, love and support. It has given us all comfort knowing just how loved he was by so many people and shows they all saw what we saw in him.
"Sweet dreams our beautiful boy. We know we will still see you every night. You will be the brightest star in the sky."
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