"He just disappeared" - Parents of Lucas Dobson speak about their son's death in the River Stour

  • WATCH: Lucas Dobson's parents speak exclusively to John Ryall.

The parents of Lucas Dobson, the school boy who died after being swept away by strong currents in the River Stour, have spoken exclusively to ITV Meridian about their son's death.

His father Nathan has spoken of the anguish felt by him and Lucas's mother.

They've thanked the hundreds of volunteers who turned out to help the search for their son's body.

They're now campaigning for new safety measures along the course of the Stour through Sandwich.