I was reading this article about someone jumping in to the Thames to try and save a person who fell off London Bridge https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/25/father-hails-hero-son-believed-to-have-died-trying-to-save-woman-from-thames
obviously a tragedy but I was wondering if the Thames is especially dangerous? I can't find much online about how fast it flows or anything.
It is relatively deep, cold and tidal. Strong undercurrents can drag you under, and it's pretty erratic near bridges due to the supports creating turbulent water (under the surface)
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I was reading this article about someone jumping in to the Thames to try and save a person who fell off London Bridge
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/25/father-hails-hero-son-believed-to-have-died-trying-to-save-woman-from-thames
obviously a tragedy but I was wondering if the Thames is especially dangerous? I can't find much online about how fast it flows or anything.