Teenager seriously injured after falling into dam

Looking over Argal Reservoir towards the dam
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The boy was airlifted to Bristol Children's Hospital, police said

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A teenager has been seriously injured after falling from height into a dam at a reservoir in Cornwall.

The 15-year-old boy fell into the dam at Argal Reservoir near Falmouth at around 15:35 BST on Monday, police said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the ambulance service was called and the boy was airlifted to Bristol Children's Hospital where his family joined him.

A spokesperson for the force said: "The boy has suffered serious injuries as a result of the fall but his injuries are currently not believed to be life-threatening."

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