Safety review at spot of River Avon tragedy near Bath

A safety review is to be carried out at the scene of last night's tragedy on the River Avon near Bath.
There is little in the way of warning signs or rescue equipment at the spot where Aaron Burgess, who was named locally, died.
On This Is Bath, a man who had rescued a child at the same location eight weeks ago said he had been left "utterly cold" by the tragedy.
"I had to jump in and drag a kid out who was slipping under the water in exactly the same spot," he wrote.
He said he had written to the pub and to British Waterways - which has now become the Canal and River Trust - about the issue.
"Somebody had a responsibility to do something."
Trust waterways manager Mark Stephens said his staff would now be looking at the level of safety equipment there.
He said: "It is tragic to hear about the death of this young man and our thoughts go to his family and friends.
"Emergency services are investigating the exact details of what happened and we will help them in any way that we can.
"We do install safety equipment at points along the river. At this location, railings are in place on the lock island, adjacent to the weir, to discourage swimming, but in light of this week's events, we have staff going to the site to review whether to put in any additional measures.
"Even in hot weather, we would advise people to avoid swimming in the river. The water can still be extremely cold and cause cramps for even strong swimmers and there are currents and sometimes unseen obstructions below the surface which can also be hazardous."
But Bath and North East Somerset Council river champion Councillor Dave Laming says he doubts that extra safety equipment would have much effect.
The independent politician, who owns a boatyard in nearby Keynsham, said: "Lads and lasses have been swimming in that stretch of river for as many years as I can remember.
"Sadly, and unbeknown to many, the undercurrents can be quite strong on this part of the river, having a large sweeping bend and a relatively short distance between weirs, the downstream one being particularly nasty. Add to this the unseen suction from the lock emptying, and you have an accident waiting to happen.
"Over the years, many unheeded warnings are shouted at these youngsters, but we were all kids once. I can't see signs making a huge difference, and as for life-saving equipment, it'll probably end up being thrown in by some unthinking prankster.
"Education, education, education is perhaps the better way.
"As a river person, I can only offer my deepest condolences to the relatives and friends of this young lad. A death on the river really hurts us."

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