MY son, David Close, was pictured in the Evening Press, with the report about boys rescued from icy lake (January 10).

Friends and relations phoned with comments such as: "I thought David had more sense than to play on ice".

David has!

He was one of the boys who rescued his mates.

So no, he wasn't "fooling about". He acted quickly and sensibly given the situation, calculating the best way to help his friends.

David, your family and friends are proud of you!

Mrs S Noble,

Reighton Avenue,

Rawcliffe Lane, York.

Updated: 11:41 Friday, January 17, 2003