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The family of a nine-year-old boy who drowned in the river Dee have described him as a "one-in-a-million" son.The family of a nine-year-old boy who drowned in the river Dee have described him as a "one-in-a-million" son.
Jordan Baker, from Deeside in Flintshire, was pulled from the water on Sunday afternoon. His father, brother and a friend were rescued.Jordan Baker, from Deeside in Flintshire, was pulled from the water on Sunday afternoon. His father, brother and a friend were rescued.
His parents Christopher Moore and Jennifer Baker said he was a happy loving son and brother who was "passionate about fishing and rugby".His parents Christopher Moore and Jennifer Baker said he was a happy loving son and brother who was "passionate about fishing and rugby".
North Wales Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.North Wales Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.
In a statement, the family said: "Jordan was a happy loving son and brother. He loved spending time with his brothers and sisters, and they were best of friends. In a statement, the family said: "Jordan was a happy, loving son and brother. He loved spending time with his brothers and sisters, and they were best of friends.
"He was passionate about fishing and rugby and was a member of the Shotton mini rugby team."He was passionate about fishing and rugby and was a member of the Shotton mini rugby team.
"Jordan was one in a million and will never be forgotten.""Jordan was one in a million and will never be forgotten."
On Monday, an inquest heard Jordan's death was consistent with drowning.On Monday, an inquest heard Jordan's death was consistent with drowning.
The river has signs warning of deep water and mud, Flintshire council said.The river has signs warning of deep water and mud, Flintshire council said.
Underwater teams and a rescue helicopter were involved in locating Jordan, who was pronounced dead. Coastguards spoke of the dangers of swimming in cold water.Underwater teams and a rescue helicopter were involved in locating Jordan, who was pronounced dead. Coastguards spoke of the dangers of swimming in cold water.
Jordan was a pupil at Bryn Deva School, Deeside, where special services were held on Monday.Jordan was a pupil at Bryn Deva School, Deeside, where special services were held on Monday.
Head teacher Sandra McAllister described him as a "popular and very caring boy and a promising rugby player".Head teacher Sandra McAllister described him as a "popular and very caring boy and a promising rugby player".
She added: "He will be greatly missed by all his friend and staff at the school. Our thoughts are with Jordan's family at this sad and distressing time."She added: "He will be greatly missed by all his friend and staff at the school. Our thoughts are with Jordan's family at this sad and distressing time."
Shotton Steel RFC said Jordan was a promising future talent.Shotton Steel RFC said Jordan was a promising future talent.
In a statement, the club said: "He was a player at Shotton Steel RFC minis that all coaches were proud of and they loved coaching him because of his amazing aptitude and attitude at training.In a statement, the club said: "He was a player at Shotton Steel RFC minis that all coaches were proud of and they loved coaching him because of his amazing aptitude and attitude at training.
"He was looked up to not only by his younger brother Lewis but other younger players at the club also.""He was looked up to not only by his younger brother Lewis but other younger players at the club also."
Witnesses who were in the area of the river embankment near Dock Road in Connah's Quay between 1400 BST and 1530 BST on Sunday are asked to contact police on 0845 607 1002 (English line) or 0845 607 1001 (Welsh line).Witnesses who were in the area of the river embankment near Dock Road in Connah's Quay between 1400 BST and 1530 BST on Sunday are asked to contact police on 0845 607 1002 (English line) or 0845 607 1001 (Welsh line).