Tributes to ‘loveable’ disabled man and carer who died after falling into Wigan canal

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The family of a “loveable” disabled man who died after falling into a canal have paid tribute to his carer who died trying to save him.

Aaron Ritchie, 49, and his carer, 60, both died during the desperate rescue attempt after Mr Ritchie fell into a canal, witnesses said.