Draycote Water remains closed today (May 30) as emergency services continue to search for a man who fell into the water from a boat on Thursday.

Warwickshire Police said the country park was shut yesterday afternoon and asked locals not to go to the area as it could "distract searchers".

An update just after 9am this morning said the search on site continues.

A force statement said: "Draycote Water near Rugby remains shut today, Friday, as we work with our emergency services colleagues to search for a man who fell into the water from a boat yesterday afternoon.

"Please do not attempt to enter the site, it will cause a distraction to our searchers.

"Specialist officers continue to support the man's family."

Police at the scene at Draycote Water (image via Warwickshire Police)

A statement from Draycote Water added: "Draycote Water – currently closed to the public 

"Draycote Water is currently closed to the public and will be all day on 30 May 2025. The sailing club, fishing club and restaurant will all be closed. 

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"We kindly ask that you do not visit the site at this time - we're sorry about this and will let you know when it will reopen.

"We'd like to thank the emergency services who are on-site, and we also thank you for your understanding."

(Image by Stephen McKay via geograph.org.uk)