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Mum's water plea after death of son - as warm weather hits Greater Manchester

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Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox The mum of a drama student who died after getting difficulties in a Manchester reservoir on a hot day has pleaded with people to not jump into potentially deadly freezing waters.

Mark Allen, 18, who dreamed of becoming a professional actor, tragically drowned after jumping into Debdale Reservoir Gorton in a bid to cool off in June 2018.

His devastated mum Leeanne Bartley, 43, has since become a staunch water safety advocate and was part of a group that successfully lobbied for throwlines to be installed at a number of reservoirs in Greater Manchester, including three at the spot where Mark lost his life.

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