Reservoirs make look appealing places to swim but they can be dangerous
A MOTHER who lost her son to drowing in the River Wear has backed a national campaign to prevent further such tragedies.
Fiona Gosling tragically lost her son Cameron Gosling, aged 14, after he jumped into the River Wear near Bishop Auckland, on July 5, 2015.
She has joined councils and fire services across the region in backing the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) ‘Be water aware’ week which launched today.
Ms Gosling said: “We understand the desire of people wanting to go into open water when the weather is warm but please remember water does not discriminate and accidents can and do happen.