Surlingham pub warns people not to use jetty to jump into river
In a post on social media, the pub said: "We are sure you have read about the drowning of a teenager in the river at Beccles, it was a tragedy and our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends."The tidal currents are very strong on our stretch of river and with the added risk of underwater obstacles and weeds we do not want a repeat of what has happened to this poor boy and his family."Last year alone, there was four drownings on the Norfolk Broads and we would hate for it to happen on our watch."
The body of a boy was recovered on Wednesday after emergency services were called to Beccles Quay, off Fen Lane, just before 19:30 BST, when the boy had failed to resurface after entering the River Waveney with friends.The Broads Authority who oversees the River Yare, which is part of The Broads, said it does not recommend people enter the water unless they were taking part in an organised event. It said: "Although the full circumstances surrounding the [Beccles] incident are not yet clear, it is another devastating reminder of the dangers posed by our waterways."We urge everyone to always stop and assess the risks posed by intentionally entering the water."This also includes being aware of the significant dangers posed by jumping in from bridges, boats or other structures." It advises people who find themselves in difficulty in the water to follow the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's advice to control your breathing and lean back in the water spreading your arms and legs wide.
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