text: Miracle Godson drowned after jumping into deep waters at East Quarry near Wigan on Friday . A 13-year-old schoolboy who was tipped for rugby league stardom has drowned in a quarry after going for a swim on the hottest day of the year so far. Miracle Godson, from Marsh Green in Wigan, was reported missing on Friday afternoon after he jumped into deep waters at East Quarry in Appley Bridge near the town and failed to surface. Friends desperately tried to save him but his lifeless body was found by police divers at about 5pm that day. Lancashire Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious but an inquest will be held in due course. Bosses at Wigan St Judes Rugby League Club, where Miracle played for the junior side, said he had great future potential and scouts were monitoring his progress. The teenager's team paid their respects on Facebook after rugby league clubs across the region marked his death with a minute's silence ahead of games this weekend. It said: 'We at Wigan St Judes would like to show our appreciation to all teams across the country who held silences before their matches in respect to Miracle. 'The messages of condolence sent to us have been huge. And we cannot thank everybody enough. 'Our sport is tough, played by players who get into situations where confrontation happens on the field between players and supporters. 'This just shows how proud we are of our sport. But the rugby world really has shown how much we all stick together at times like this. 'Thank you all, the rugby league world and the rugby league family for your support at this very difficult time.' A tribute site to Miracle has also been set up on Facebook, alongside dozens of posts in his memory on Twitter. Friends tried to save him but his lifeless body was found in East Quarry, Appley Bridge, by police divers . Jules Staniford Russon posted on the wall: 'RIP Miracle, so so sad. Thinking of all your family x.' Sue Walls added: 'Truly saddened by this tragic news. May friends and family find strength and comfort in the difficult times ahead. X.' It's understood that a petition calling for the quarry to be drained is due to be launched. Friends were also due to gather at the club tonight for a tribute and flowers have been left at the scene. Lancashire Police confirmed that they responded to reports of a missing 13-year-old boy on Friday, April 10. Tributes were left at the scene over the weekend and a Facebook page has been set up for people to share their memories . Police were called to the scene at 3.10pm on Friday after the teenager's failed to find their friend in deep water . Lancashire Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious but an inquest will be held in due course . The incident has prompted police to issue a warning over the dangers of swimming in open water. A force spokeswoman said: 'Officers searching for a 13-year-old boy who had been reported missing in the water at East Quarry, Dawber Delph in Appley Bridge have found a body. 'We were called at 3.10pm on Friday and were working alongside the fire and ambulance service searching for the missing boy.'
target: Miracle Godson was reported missing on Friday afternoon after jumping in .
  He was swimming at East Quarry in Appley Bridge near Wigan with friends .
  Teenagers desperately tried saving him but police found lifeless body later .
  Bosses at Wigan St Judes Rugby League Club said he had 'great potential'