An inquest has heard that rescuers made desperate attempts to save the life of a 15-year-old who went into the River Trent. Thando Ndlovu suddenly went under the water after going there with five friends last year.
He was described as not being in any distress, but his family have now warned of the dangers of open water swimming. The incident took place on July 20, 2021, Derbyshire Live reports.
It happened near the Swarkestone Bridge in Derbyshire and an inquest has now heard how a number of people jumped into the water to try and locate the teenager. Detective Constable Graham Barrett, the main officer in the enquiry into Thando's passing, further noted in his witness statement that in the area where the incident occurred, the river narrows, which can cause a strong current.
