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Boy, 14, dies after diving into canal to save friend

A teenage boy, who was found trapped in a canal over the weekend, has been hailed a hero by his friends who say he dived in to save the life of another young person who got into trouble in the water.

Derbyshire Police said it was alerted by East Midlands Ambulance Service to reports of a 14-year-old who faced difficulty in the canal in Staveley, Chesterfield, just before 4.50pm on Wednesday, August 18.

The local Fire & Rescue Service attended and helped him out of the water and he was taken to hospital by paramedics in a serious condition.

On Saturday the boy, who has been named as Logan Folger, sadly died in hospital.

Derbyshire Police said: “Our thoughts are with Logan’s family and friends at this time.

“We do not believe there is any suspicious circumstance and a file is being prepared for the coroner.”

Logan’s friends and family took to social media to share their tributes to the boy and called him ‘a lil hero’.The 14-year-old got into difficulty in the canal in Staveley, Chesterfield, just before 4.50pm on Wednesday, August 18+4

Logan's friends and family took to social media to share their tributes to the boy and called him 'a lil hero'

Briteney Poole wrote: “RIP you lil hero. From being a young lad you’ve always had an heart of gold loagy. I can’t believe this and what I’m writing.

“Thinking of every single one of you. What a lad..what a legend you truly are. You will be missed by us all. Heart of gold you boyo. Life so horrible always takes the wrong ones. Rest easy Logan.”

The Derbyshire Times reports that an inquest into the teenager’s death was due to open on Monday afternoon.

The local Fire & Rescue Service attended and helped him out of the water and he was taken to hospital by paramedics in a serious condition

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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