US EditionBoy, 15, drowned after jumping off pier in South Wales, coroner concludes
- Fifteen-Year-Old David Chiaka Ejimofor drowned after jumping off the pier breakwater in Aberavon, South Wales, on 19 June 2023 shortly after 7pm.
- David, who had swimming lessons but limited ability, jumped into the sea where there were no effective deterrents or physical barriers to prevent access to the breakwater.
- Despite urgent attempts by friends and an off-duty police officer to save him, David struggled immediately and was pronounced deceased at the location at 8:05 pm.
- Coroner Edward Ramsay noted David’s swimming skill “was not sufficient to keep him afloat” and said a lifeguard presence might have prevented the drowning.
- The coroner intends to produce a report aimed at preventing similar fatalities in the future, emphasizing concerns over inadequate safety measures and the unrestricted access to the breakwater.
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Boy, 15, Drowned After Jumping Off Pier In South Wales, Coroner Concludes - Great Yorkshire Radio
David Chiaka Ejimofor died on 19 June 2023 after jumping into the sea from the breakwater in Aberavon, Neath Port Talbot, shortly after 7pm. Coroner Edward Ramsay said there had been a “lack of effective deterrents on the day in question” to prevent David from jumping in. “I have no idea if he saw the signage stating no access,” the coroner said. “Secondly, even if he did, there was no physical barrier deterring entry.” Mr Ramsay said that had a…
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