Tragic Midlands people who lost their lives in open water this summer - from age 13 to 55
It’s fine if your legs sink – we all float differently.We’re urging people to ignore this instinct and remember to float: Tilt your head back, with your ears submerged. Relax and try to breathe normally.Article continues below"By doing this, you give yourself the chance to rest and recover your breathing. Once you’ve regained control of your breathing, you can call for help or swim to safety.”
- ▪It’s fine if your legs sink – we all float differently.We’re urging people to ignore this instinct and remember to float: Tilt your head back, with your ears submerged.
- ▪Relax and try to breathe normally.Article continues below"By doing this, you give yourself the chance to rest and recover your breathing.
- ▪Once you’ve regained control of your breathing, you can call for help or swim to safety.”
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Tragic Midlands people who lost their lives in open water this summer - from age 13 to 55Today is World Downing Prevention Day, held annually to raise awareness of water deaths and promote proven actions that save livesCommentsNewsKaty Hallam Audience Editor18:09, 25 Jul 2026Updated 18:11, 25 Jul 2026View 4 ImagesHayden Jones-Powell These are the tragic stories of people from the Midlands who sadly lost their lives in open water this summer.Heartbreakingly, nine people ranging from the age of 13 to 55 have died since May across the region during hot weather.
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