THE mother of a student who drowned after a night out drinking is backing a Christmas call for festive revellers to steer clear of open water.
Megan Roberts was just 20 when she drowned in the River Ouse in York last January after a night out.
It is thought the York St John university student ended up in the water after becoming separated from friends.
Her mother Jackie Roberts has now given her backing to the Christmas campaign launched by the Royal Life Saving Society UK.
She said facing Christmas for the first time without her daughter this year was “unbearable.”
She added: “I would ask people to do everything they can to prevent another family going through the same devastating loss by planning their route home to avoid waterways after drinking.
“Falling into or attempting to swim in cold, open water, especially at this time of year and after drinking is likely to be fatal.
“Facing Christmas without Meg this year is unbearable. I would say to people “enjoy your night out, stick together and get home safe.”
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