Norwich City fans rescue man from River Wensum

[ranworthbreeze]

Another person rescued from the river in Norwich this weekend.

http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/if_we_had_not_seen_him_who_knows_what_would_have_happened_norwich_city_fans_rescue_man_from_river_wensum_1_3751316

[Hockham Admiral]

Interesting reading, Alan... and some of the comments! Here's one:

 

"Given the number of people falling into the river it might be sensible to fence in the total length of the river or drain the section between new mills and carrow"

 

Obviously not a boating fan!   :naughty:

[ranworthbreeze]

Hi John,

 

There has been a similar response to the rivers and canals in the centre of Leeds.

 

Why can't these authorities tell the difference between duty of care and the rights of the individual.

 

Its one thing making access more difficult to waterways but fencing off is costly and a restrictive practice, had a barrier been in place then maybe the person in this story may not have been in the water. It is certain however that the rescuers would not have been able to help the man.

 

Most of these incidents and fatalities on the Broads have involved drink in some form or other.

 

Sadly people if inclined will jump in rivers, off bridges and under trains no matter what restrictions are put I place to prevent them.

 

People are attracted to water, I always have been, nearly drowned twice and I still can not swim, but I am not frightened by water, just cautious one hand for yourself, one for the boat.

 

Could this be why sailors were called "Hands"?

 

Regards

Alan