A scholar from the College of Oxford tragically died after he’s stated to have jumped into the River Thames whereas celebrating the top of his exams.
The primary yr scholar, 19, who has not but been named, is believed to have died after an incident at Port Meadow on Friday.
Emergency providers had been referred to as to studies of the incident unfolding, the place the younger man was pulled out of the water. He was taken to hospital for additional therapy however sadly died shortly after.
An eyewitness instructed the Solar: ‘Plenty of college students had been celebrating their finish of exams by leaping into the water at Port Meadow from the Thames Path footbridge by Fiddler’s Island.
The 19-year-old died after ‘leaping into the river’ at Port Meadow (inventory picture)
Map displaying the situation of Port Meadow close to Oxford
‘There was a large emergency response, after his associates seen that he did not come out of the water, from the fireplace, search and rescue, ambulance and police providers earlier than they discovered the person and unsuccessfully tried to resuscitate him on the financial institution.’
A autopsy examination is because of be carried out shortly and an inquest can be opened.
The College of Oxford has issued an announcement following the tragedy.
A spokesperson stated: ‘The School has confirmed {that a} first yr scholar has died in tragic circumstances.
‘The School is in contact with the household and has been providing assist to the coed physique.
‘Out of respect for the household’s privateness at this troublesome time, they aren’t but disclosing the identify of the coed or the faculty.’
A spokesman for Thames Valley Police added: ‘We’re investigating the sudden, unexplained loss of life of a 19-year-old man who tragically died within the water at Port Meadow, Oxford on Friday, June 21.
This inventory picture reveals the River Thames flowing by Port Meadow
‘Officers and different emergency providers attended the scene. The person was taken to hospital for therapy however sadly later died.
‘Officers are finishing up an investigation into this incident and is working alongside the coroner.
‘At this stage, there isn’t any indication of any third social gathering involvement.’
