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fatal swimming incident South West Serious incident

Blue Pool, Bishops Itchington

A 17-year-old got into difficulties while swimming at the Blue Pool in a disused quarry at Bishops Itchington on 26 July and died. His body was recovered the following day. The pool, located within a former limestone quarry, had warning signs in place but swimming had continued despite efforts by the site operators to prevent it.

Outcome: fatality

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