4 days ago
Call for defibrillator at Keepers Pond near drowning
Local Torfaen councillor Janet Jones is calling for a defibrillator to be installed at the popular tourist spot.
Janet believes this is imperative before a 'fatality' occurs and that last week's incident involving a 27-year-old man who nearly drowned to death should be the wakeup call needed to spur this into motion.
Torfaen councillor Janet Jones who thinks a defibrillator should be installed near the pond (Image: Torfaen Council) Addressing the subject Janet said: 'Greater action regarding safety needs to be taken now before there is a fatality.
'May I thank everyone involved in the recent incident for their prompt response, their actions saved this man's life.'
Welsh Tourist Spot Keepers Pond where a man nearly drowned (Image: NQ) She continued: 'Over the past few year's leisure activities in and around the Keepers Pond have increased significantly, but with that comes concerns for public safety.
'During two meeting with Management partners and commoners at the Keepers Pond, the last one in April, also attended by my fellow councillor Nick Horler, I reiterated my concerns and again asked that a defibrillator be installed. Some present, were worried about possible vandalism of a defibrillator.
'I also raised my concerns at a steering committee meeting of the World Heritage Group held 12th June, and I was led to understand that my concerns would once again be brought to the attention of relevant officers.'
Welsh Tourist Spot Keepers Pond where a man nearly drowned (Image: NQ) Currently there are defibrillators at Blaenavon Fire Station and the Blaenavon Blues Football Club however are situated a fair bit away from the Keepers Pond.
Janet said: 'Unless you are a local resident, and know where these are situated, this could be costly when trying to save a life.'
Monmouthshire Council responsible for the upkeep of the site were contacted for comment.
