The parents of a teen who drowned after diving into a reservoir have warned other families about life-taking dangers in our public spaces.
Ben Thomson, 14, died at Glenburn Reservoir after getting into difficulties in the water.
The schoolboy went there to play with friends in July 2018.
His devastated parents say they want to mark the first anniversary of their son’s tragic death by helping to make sure the tragedy never happens again.
Dad Barry, 48, said: “As a family, we want to warn people and make them aware of the dangers involved with water.
“It can be really dangerous. The water may look inviting but it’s not. It’s not always shallow and you’ll never know what’s underneath. It’s not just children, it’s adults, too – especially if people have had a drink. Things can go wrong very quickly.
Mum Sharon added: "If we can save one life then we’ve done something right – and will have saved another family going through what we’ve gone through."
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