lost his life swimming in Greenbooth Reservoir in Norden, Rochdale, in June 2018. It was the hottest day of the year and his friends battled to save his life.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereThe moving interviews were recorded by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service as latest figures revealed 147 people accidentally drowned in open water in England last year.Since June 2016, the fire service in Manchester has been called out to 31 fatal water incidents.
In the latest tragedy, 14-year-old Adam Kay lost his life in the River Irwell at Clifton Country Park in Salford last month.
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