Nightclub staff have been given water safety training by the fire service in a bid to prevent further water-related deaths near the harbour.
Bristol firefighters have attended nine water-related deaths and 168 water-related incidents overall since 2017.
The water safety awareness course, delivered by Avon Fire and Rescue , was aimed at door supervisors, managers and staff at clubs, bars and pubs around the dock area.
The practical session involved raising awareness of the hazards around the docks and throw line training from the river bank to secure a casualty in the water.
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Staff at Thekla were also given the opportunity to practice on real-life 'casualties' - a firefighter in a dry suit - to develop their skills and know how to act in an emergency situation.
Fred Le Ouedec, water technician and firefighter at Bedminster fire station, said: “In situations like this, minutes really do make a difference.
“Cold incapacitation can take effect from just five minutes, with casualties either getting swept away or going below the water.
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“Having staff in the area who are trained to assist really can make all the difference.
“We know that drowning is the third highest cause of unintentional death worldwide and that nearly half of all fatalities have no intention of entering the water, and this is something we will always try to raise awareness of and combat.
“We are aiming to reduce river deaths by 50 per cent over the coming years and training like this supports staff in their ability to secure people in the water quickly and help to get them out where possible.
“As a service, we would love to work with other staff in the area and encourage anyone to get in touch.”
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