weir
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The 24-year-old was one of seven participants who took part in the paddleboard tour when the group ran into difficulty while crossing a weir in "treacherous" conditions.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The court was also shown photos of a weir the group was trying to navigate.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
At the sentencing in April 2025, Stacey said the group "fell down the face of the weir" in no more than 20 seconds.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The weir, built in 1792, altered the river's flow, blocking migratory fish species, including Atlantic salmon, from reaching vital spawning ground, the trust said.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025
There was a flash in the sandy lists, like a salmon jumping a weir.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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