Rescue equipment installed in memory of Malvern man

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 18:08 · Archive

Life-saving equipment has been placed beside the River Avon in Tewkesbury in tribute to Luke Haffield, aged 20, who died after entering the water in December.

Lifesaving emergency equipment has been installed next to the River Avon in Tewkesbury in memory of Luke Haffield, who died after entering the water near Mythe Road on December 19. His body was discovered following a search operation by emergency teams. Luke was described as a 'wonderful boy with a kind and considerate soul' and his death, aged 20, prompted an outpouring of grief among family and friends.

Luke was a keen sportsman and member of the EGGS (Express Golf and Gambling Society) in Malvern. His father was one of the society's founding members, and Luke had recently taken up golf, quickly becoming a popular member. The society decided to install a water safety board, also known as a PortSafe board, which helps retrieve casualties from the water.

The equipment includes a long rescue pole, a throwline, whistle and blanket along with instructions on how to use it. Anyone needing to use the equipment in a genuine emergency can call 999 before being given a special release code. Steve Freeman, a spokesperson for the EGGS society, said the group was 'shocked and devastated' by Luke's death. The society initially changed its golfing charity to SARA – Severn Area Rescue Association – who had been instrumental in the search. Luke's family welcomed the idea, and funds were raised within 48 hours.

How it is being reported

• Life-saving equipment is in memory of popular Malvern manLifesaving emergency equipment has been installed next to a popular river spot in memory of a Malvern man who died just before Christmas.Malvern Gazette · 2 Nov, 17:30
• Life-saving equipment is in memory of popular Malvern manLifesaving emergency equipment has been installed next to a popular river spot in memory of a Malvern man who died just before Christmas.Worcester News · 2 Nov, 17:30

In this story: Luke Haffield · River Avon · Tewkesbury · Malvern · EGGS (Express Golf and Gambling Society) · SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association) · Steve Freeman

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