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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Abigail Nicholson

Sister's warning as little brother dies swimming in River Mersey

Haydn Griffiths' devastated sister gave an emotional tribute to her brother and warned others about nature at a touching vigil celebrating his life.

Groups of people came together at Derby Pool car park in New Brighton on Monday, August 1 to celebrate the 23-year-old's life after he attempted to swim out to the wind turbines, disappeared in the water and didn't resurface. His family were among those that gave speeches, including his sister, Megan Griffiths.

She spoke to crowd about her "crazy caveman" brother and the importance of respecting nature. She said she could "feel" Haydn at the vigil as he loved the rain.

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