Mohammed Zeb
30 Mar 2021 · Coroner John Broadbridge · North Yorkshire, Western District
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of flotation aids and rescue equipment
“no aids eg flotation aid, throw line or water rescue reach pole to help the rescuers, or the deceased himself if he had been responsive, accessible at the scene of the incident”
2. rescuers swimming in hazardous conditions
“Police Officers and paramedics courageously had to swim and put themselves at risk to try and reach the casualty and support the deceased's body while CPR was attempted in less than helpful physical positions and conditions for recovery of an inert casualty”
3. lack of awareness of water hazards
“No one present appeared to have been aware of any safety warnings either at the location or by other media about risks to life from cold water, current] speed of water flow, underwater obstructions and obstacles, all 'unseen' hazards”
Responses
No published response was found on judiciary.uk.