'We're here for you': Grieving community rallies as locals come to terms with teen's reservoir death

Devastated residents have called on their community to come together to support Tyrese’s family in the wake of the reservoir tragedy.

Tyrese Johnson died after getting into difficulty while swimming in Netherton Reservoir on Tuesday afternoon. The disappearance of the 16-year-old Thorns Collegiate Academy pupil led to a major search operation lasting more than 24 hours. Following the discovery of Tyrese’s body the next day, residents, friends and family members have told of their shock and have left heartfelt messages, balloons and bouquets at the waterside.