Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Flavio Pizarro
Ref: 2016-0419
Date: 23 Nov 2016
Coroner: Julie Robertson
Area: Manchester (North)
0 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted the absence of warning signage regarding swimming dangers and safety aids at Lock 62 and surrounding locks, despite a previous commitment from the Canal & River Trust to install them. This lack of signage poses a risk to children playing near the water.
Date
23 Nov 2016
56-day deadline
23 Apr 2017 est.
estimated from the Judiciary.uk publication date
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The coroner noted the absence of warning signage regarding swimming dangers and safety aids at Lock 62 and surrounding locks, despite a previous commitment from the Canal & River Trust to install them. This lack of signage poses a risk to children playing near the water.
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There was no signage warning of the dangers of swimming or safety aids at Lock 62 or within the nearby vicinity. There remains no signage at all locks in the immediate area and children continue to play in and near the water despite correspondence dated 5 July 2016 from the Canal % River Trust that stated that signs would be erected at all locks in the immediate vicinity. Future deaths could be prevented by the presence of signs and safety aids.
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Investigation and inquest
On the 16.6.16 I commenced an investigation into the death of Flavio Rafael Pizarro.
Circumstances of the death
The deceased died after her entered the water at Lock 62 by jumping into the canal with friends. There were no signs warning of the dangers of swimming or safety aids. After entering the canal the deceased got into difficulties as he was unable to swim. Despite rescue attempts by passers-by and attending police and fire personnel the deceased spent a significant period submerged. Having been removed from the water he was conveyed to Manchester Children’s Hospital where he died on 14 June 2016.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2016-0419
- Date of report
- 23 November 2016
- Coroner
- Julie Robertson
- Coroner area
- Manchester (North)
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
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Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 23 Apr 2017 (estimated from the Judiciary.uk publication date).
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- Canal and River Trust