EMERGENCY services were called to a Southampton park following an incident where a 13-year-old fell 30ft from a tree.
Hampshire police said the incident happened at Riverside Park in Southampton earlier today.
A statement said: "Please can we advise young people not to jump into the water from bridges and trees.
"A young person has fallen 30ft today after a branch has broken into the water and has received injuries today at Riverside Park.
"Please be mindful in this hot weather."
In a later statement police said: "Just after 3pm today officers on patrol in Southampton were alerted to the presence of an ambulance in Riverside Park.
"They have assisted the paramedics in helping a 13-year-old boy who had fallen 30ft from a free after a branch had broken.
"The child received injuries to his side and was taken to hospital for further treatment."
South Central Ambulance Service have also been contacted for comment.
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