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River Derwent: Man trapped under water at weir dies | River Derwent: Man trapped under water at weir dies |
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A 25-year-old man has died after becoming trapped under water at a weir on the River Derwent in Derby. | |
Crews were called to the river known locally as Pebble Beach, off Raynesway, at 18:59 BST on Saturday after reports of three men in the water. | |
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews had managed to locate him but "sadly the man has passed away". | |
The service has re-issued a warning to people of the dangers of open water as UK temperatures hit record highs. | |
Station manager Paul Green said: "Our crews were mobilised to assist three males who were in the water, at an area known locally as Pebble Beach along the River Derwent. | |
"One of the group had got into difficulty and had become trapped under the water on the weir. | "One of the group had got into difficulty and had become trapped under the water on the weir. |
"Firefighters and specialist swift water rescue teams worked together to locate the man before handing him into the care of paramedics. Sadly the man has passed away." | "Firefighters and specialist swift water rescue teams worked together to locate the man before handing him into the care of paramedics. Sadly the man has passed away." |
Mr Green added it was "a tragic incident" and "thoughts and sympathy are extended to the family and friends of the deceased at this extremely sad and distressing time". | Mr Green added it was "a tragic incident" and "thoughts and sympathy are extended to the family and friends of the deceased at this extremely sad and distressing time". |
The fire service warned that swimming in open water could be "extremely dangerous". | |
"The water is much cooler in rivers, reservoirs and quarries," a spokesperson said. | |
"So much so, that it can force your body to go into shock, causing muscle cramps and breathing difficulties." | |
Open water dangers | |
Source: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service | |
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