Mackenzie's Tragedy Sparks Water Safety Push | Sheffield News

Eleven-year-old Mackenzie Swift drowned in the River Don during a record-breaking heatwave — a heartbreaking loss that’s now sparking urgent calls for water safety reform. Doncaster Council is collaborating with his family to build a memorial, while Councillor Sue Farmer warns this tragedy underscores a national crisis. The campaign group Sam’s Army, founded by the family of another drowned child, Sam Haycock, is gaining momentum, pushing for systemic change to prevent future drownings. This isn’t just one story — it’s a rallying cry for safer waterways and stronger protections for children. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/018d7d8b35b34d4b