Friends and rescuers tried to save a popular footballer who "couldn't swim" after he got into difficulty when he jumped into the water at Salford Quays, an inquest has heard.
Ngapekare Marenga, 19, tragically drowned on July 18 this year after jumping into the water, with several people frantically trying to rescue the talented striker.
A hearing at Bolton Coroner's Court on Friday heard evidence from several friends who had been with Ngapekare that day - and the brave people who had tried to rescue the tragic teen. READ MORE: Health and Safety probe after lorry driver, 57, dies in workplace accident The court heard that Yahya Mazhur, who was present in court, Matheus Luna, and Kingsley Nunes had all been with Namibia-born Ngapekare that
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