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York river safety campaign

The families of three young people who drowned in York's rivers this year are to take part in a new safety campaign to try to prevent further tragedies.

The local police and council are due to announce their plans on how to tackle the drinking culture which has been a factor in a number of drownings in the city. Jackie Roberts from Wetherby, whose daughter Megan drowned in March after a night out has made a film highlighting river safety - as have the loved ones of Ben Clarkson and Tyler Pearson who also died.

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Families make films highlighting river safety

The families of three young people who drowned in York's rivers this year are to take part in a new safety campaign to try to prevent further tragedies.

The local police and council are due to announce their plans today on how to tackle the drinking culture which has been a factor in a number of drownings in the city.

Jackie Roberts from Wetherby, whose daughter Megan drowned after a night out has made a film highlighting river safety - as have the loved ones of Ben Clarkson and Tyler Pearson who also died.

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