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Inquest Reveals Peer Pressure Led to Teen's Fatal Pier Jump

David Ejimofor, 15, drowned in 2023 after being urged by friends to jump into high-tide waters despite expressing concerns about his swimming ability.

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Overview

  • Eyewitness testimony at Swansea Coroners' Court detailed how friends encouraged David Ejimofor to jump from a pier, assuring him the water was not deep.
  • David, a gifted athlete but not a confident swimmer, began struggling immediately after entering the water and ultimately drowned.
  • Rescue attempts involved paddleboarders, swimmers, and an off-duty police officer, who recovered David's body and performed CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
  • The incident occurred as part of a local tradition where students celebrate the end of GCSE exams with risky pier jumps during high tide.
  • David's parents paid tribute to his achievements and character, emphasizing the devastating impact of his loss on their family and the community.