Marek Piotrowski, 43, worked at worked at York’s Web Adventure Park and Creepy Crawlies in Wigginton Road for more than a decade and although he left to return to his native Poland
- he was still in regular contact with staff and was planning an imminent return trip to the UK.
Janice Dunphy, who owns the park said: "It's devastating news, but sadly, in typical Marek style he was the first to dive into a reservoir on Friday (July 5) to try to save his friend who was struggling. Unfortunately they both died, with Marek attempting to save his friend.
"We are all devastated and the older team who worked with him can’t believe this kind, funny, loveable person won’t be coming back to us again.
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