Fire chief slams men seen jumping into beauty spot river yards away from place teen tragically drowned

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A group of men seen jumping into a popular beauty spot, just yards away from where a teenage boy drowned two years ago have been slammed by a top fire chief for the area.

Clifton Country Park is a popular destination for families, with many enjoying walks around the site which includes stretches of the River Irwell.

However, people are regularly discouraged from swimming or jumping in the river due to the dangers of open water, with fire crews working to educate people on the risks and prevent tragic accidents in the water as the weather grows warmer.

The site has been a key point for education in recent years, after 14-year-old Adam Kay tragically died after getting into difficulty when he jumped into the river from a cliff-edge whilst out with friends on the afternoon of June 2, 2020.