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Teen Who Drowned at Aberavon Could Not Swim, Inquest Hears
- David Ejimofor, a 15-year-old student and athlete, died on 19 June 2023 after jumping from a pier at Aberavon beach, Port Talbot.
- David had gathered with friends to mark the conclusion of their exams and had voiced concerns about his swimming skills before entering the water.
- Witnesses described David as anxious and noted he immediately began thrashing and then disappeared underwater, prompting an off-duty officer and others to attempt a rescue.
- A police officer who was off duty and present at the scene retrieved David’s body from the water, where he was declared dead, with Dr. Williams confirming drowning as the cause of death.
- The inquest revealed David's limited swimming skill and cautious nature, and his family stated he was a bright, kind boy whose death shocked the local community.
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Schoolboy, 15, who drowned after jumping off pier 'told pals he couldn't swim'
A SCHOOLBOY who died after jumping into the sea from a pier had told pals he could not swim, an inquest heard. David Ejimofor, 15, had been with friends to celebrate the end of their GCSE exams. Fisherman Ethan Clarke said he heard the teen voice concerns about making the leap on Aberavon beach, Port Talbot, South Wales. But his pals had told him “it would be fine”. David plunged 12ft into the sea — before disappearing under the waves. He was pu…
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