Police Name Three River Kayak Victims

Three kayakers found dead in the River Tyne in Northumberland on Monday have been named.

The bodies of brothers Darren Thorpe, 41, and Mark Thorpe, 39, both from South Shields, South Tyneside, and cousin Gavin Bradley, 36, from Jarrow, South Tyneside, were recovered after a major search and rescue operation.

The trio are thought to have known the river well and had planned their trip carefully.

A helicopter took part in the search for the missing men

It is believed that heavy rainfall may have made conditions more challenging than expected and may have contributed to the tragedy.

Chief Superintendent Gordon Milward, of Northumbria Police, said the weather had been changeable at the time.

"The weather was unpredictable, in terms of some very heavy showers, and the river was higher than usual and fast-flowing," he said.

"They would be challenging conditions for anybody who decided to go into the water.

"Part of the thrill of kayaking is that element of risk. What I would say to anyone is balance that against personal safety.

"If you are in any doubt about how well-equipped you feel you are to go into the water, step back and come back another day."

The police investigation is continuing and a report is being prepared for the coroner.

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