An inquest has opened into the death of a 22-year-old man who drowned in a quarry pool at the weekend.
Police divers recovered the body of Andrew Cousins, of Wilson Street, Crook, County Durham, from water at Greenfoot Quarry, Stanhope.
Yesterday, Mr Cousin's father, Trevor, confirmed the identity of his son, at the proceedings at Bishop Auckland police station.
South Durham Coroner Colin Penna adjourned the inquest until police have completed their investigations.
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