Girl unlawfully killed at water park, coroner says

An inquest revealed that 11-year-old Kyra Hill was unlawfully killed at Liquid Leisure water park due to significant breaches in health and safety regulations. Kyra drowned in August 2022 after struggling in a designated swimming area, with emergency services alerted over an hour after she was last seen. The park's owner received an £80,000 fine, as the inquest highlighted the absence of crucial emergency plans, risk assessments, and adequate warnings about water depths reaching 4. 67m (15. 3ft).

Kyra's father, Leonard Hill, described her as a remarkable swimmer and expressed his intent to campaign for tighter safety regulations. A lifeguard who attempted to rescue Kyra noted the poor visibility in the water, stating she "couldn't see anything. " Emergency services were called 37 minutes after Kyra was last seen, while parents reported a chaotic environment during the search efforts. The coroner emphasized that informing parents about water risks could have prevented the tragedy. This incident raises serious concerns about safety practices at recreational facilities.