A mum who lost her husband to drowning will be supporting river patrols in Shrewsbury this Christmas as part of a safety campaign.

Kirsty Walsh’s husband Shane died aged 29 after a night out in the county town in 2017.

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Since his tragic death, Kirsty has been campaigning in Shrewsbury to raise awareness of water safety, giving up her weekends to join patrols every Christmas, encouraging people to enjoy their nights out safely and get home to their loved ones.

As an ambassador for West Mercia Search and Rescue , the charity who helped recover Shane

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