15-Year-Old David Ejimofor Dies After Jumping into Sea with Friends in Post-Exam ‘Coming of Age’ Ceremony

David Ejimofor

The tragic drowning of 15-year-old David Ejimofor at Aberavon Beach, South Wales, has cast a solemn light on a tradition deeply embedded in local youth culture. Described by many as a ‘coming-of-age’ ritual, the tradition sees school-leavers take a celebratory leap into the sea after completing their GCSE or A-Level exams. But what should have … Read more