The dad of a 14 year-old-boy who drowned while cooling off in a river has claimed that his son couldn't swim and hated the water. Brian Sasu, 14, was with buddies at Tagg’s Island in Hampton, South West London, on Monday afternoon as temperatures peaked at 37C.
The teenager reportedly received into the River Thames to chill down, however received into problem and went lacking within the water. Police instantly began a search utilizing specifically skilled officers and tools. His physique was discovered late on Tuesday afternoon.
Brian’s heartbroken father, George Sasu, spoke to MailOnline and advised them: “Brian couldn't swim, he hated being within the water. He solely preferred taking part in soccer and by no means confirmed any curiosity in any form of water sports activities. We're all devastated, this is sort of a nightmare. In the mean time, we're ready to listen to extra particulars from the police. This can be a very troublesome time for us.”
Mr Sasu revealed he had final spoke to his son at round 2.30pm on Monday however that Brian didn't point out going swimming within the Thames. He stated he believes it is because Brian would have identified if he’d talked about swimming, his father would have advised him to not go, reviews MyLondon.
Brian’s mom, Leticia, 50, sobbed: “I haven’t been in a position to sleep or eat since this incident. My son simply had some primary swimming classes when he was at major college however by no means loved them and by no means learnt to swim correctly. I’m not in a position to assume straight and this complete factor has left me, and the household crushed.”
George and Leticia need to warn others of the risks that include swimming in open water with out the fitting expertise. Mr Sasu stated: “I wouldn’t need another household to expertise what we're going via.”
Brian, who had two siblings, a sister aged 17 and youthful brother, 9 attended St Mark’s Roman Catholic Faculty in Hounslow, West London the place a particular meeting was held at present following the information of him going lacking. Brian is believed to have gone to Tagg’s Island with a gaggle of college friends after the college closed early due to extreme warmth.
Following the intensive search, Richmond police in southwest London tweeted: “We're unhappy to report that the physique of a 14-year-old boy has been recovered from the Thames this afternoon. Our ideas are together with his household, who're being supported by officers.”
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