A young man tragically drowned after his kayak overturned while paddling with his fiancée, leaving her in shock and grief.
King’s Lynn: It’s such a heartbreaking story. A teenager named Cory Chilvers, just 18, lost his life while kayaking for the first time. He was out on the Middle Level Drain with his fiancée, Brianna Webster, when the kayak flipped over.
Imagine the scene—Cory shouted for help, but then he just vanished under the water. It’s gut-wrenching. After a massive search effort, they found his body four days later. The coroner ruled it an accident, but it’s still so tragic.
Cory’s mom, Claire, shared that this spot is a popular swimming area for kids, but there were no safety signs or life-saving equipment around. She believes if there had been a life aid, things might have turned out differently.
She mentioned that the local drainage boards were told back in 2003 to put up signs, but nothing was done. Since losing her son, Claire has started a charity to raise money for safety signs and life aids, and she’s been given the green light to put them up. It’s a tough situation, but she’s trying to make a difference.
