A Bolton fire station commander has slammed adults for jumping into water near where a teenage boy lost his life.
Adam Kay died aged 14 after going into the River Irwell at Clifton Country Park on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Adam, from Kearsley, had decided to go swimming with two friends but when he was in the water encountered difficulties and did not resurface, an inquest into his death heard.
But now, more than two years after his death, adults have been spotted jumping into the same area of water despite the grave danger it holds.
Read more: Adam Kay inquest: Safety calls after Bolton teen's tragic drowning
Station commander at Farnworth Fire Station, Carl Haslam, voiced his disappointment on Twitter last night, Saturday.
He said: “Disappointing to see tonight (Saturday), adults jumping in where not so long ago a young lad lost his life.
“Despite several Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service water safety posters up and also Mark Hoare (watch manager at another fire station) and the crews from Agecroft attending, we still can’t educate some.”
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service warn against the dangers of swimming in open water regularly during summer, saying that you don’t know what is under the water.
The service says that despite the temptation to cool off when the weather is hot, you should not swim in open water or encourage your friends to jump into reservoirs, rivers, canals or ponds.
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