Heartbroken family pay tribute to ‘handsome, funny & talented boy', 16, found dead in lake after going missing in water
Daniel Drewitt, 16, tragically lost his life after going missing in Powell's Pool in Sutton Park, Birmingham, on Thursday.
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".
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