THE father of a teenager who drowned in an reservoir has told of his anguish after another youngster lost his life in the same way.

The latest tragedy comes almost three years to the day since 17-year-old son James Goodship drowned in Lake Burwain near Colne.

The former Burnley College student got into trouble on a makeshift wooden raft while playing with friends on a warm day in 2014.

In the latest water death on Monday, an unnamed unnamed teenager reportedly got into difficulties while swimming in Greenbooth Reservoir with friends near Rochdale.

The teenager had been underwater for five minutes when police were called at 5.55pm but officers, paramedics and the fire service quickly responded with underwater search teams to examine the area.

Officers later discovered the boy's body.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it is not believed there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and his family are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Police have not released the name or age of the boy.

James' dad, Peter Goodship, of Colne, said: “It was quite raw anyway given the anniversary but this is shocking.”

Mr Goodship said he believed the time had come for a change of approach regarding water safety.

He said he believed youngsters would always be drawn to water in hot weather, regardless of warnings.

He said: “No one is ever going to stop them going into the water but perhaps now the time has come to show them how to be safe.”

He said sensible advice would include staying near the side of the reservoir or lake and remaining within reach of others.

Hundreds of people wearing pink socks and Liverpool FC shirts attended James’s funeral in St Bartholomew’s Church in Colne in July 2014.

In October 2014 Mr Goodship had a detailed portrait of James, taken from his last school photograph, inked on his left calf.

United Utilities, which owns Greenbooth Reservoir, urged people to think water safety on Twitter before becoming aware of the latest drowning.

United Utilities tweeted: “Please don’t be tempted, no matter how hot it gets.”