THE family and friends of a man who drowned in a York river have climbed the national Three Peaks - with less than half an hour to spare.
Steven O’Neill, 29, from The Wirral, was one of five people who died in the city’s rivers in a tragic three-week period in April.
He fell in the Ouse early on Saturday, April 20, during a night out in York city centre.
His brother Michael and some close friends decided to raise funds for a bench to be installed near his grave in Frankby Cemetery in Pensby, Wirral.
Their challenge involved climbing the three highest mountains of Scotland, England and Wales - Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon - in 24 hours.
They completed their feat at just after 6am today.
They have already raised £1,175 towards a goal of £1,200.
*To support the walkers, go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/national-three-peaks-in-24-hours.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here