Water-related deaths rise to 11 amid UK heatwave
The number of water-related deaths in the UK has increased to 11 during the ongoing heatwave. Two teenage boys were recently recovered from separate water incidents in Kent and Oxford. Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution when swimming in outdoor waters as temperatures remain high.
- ▪The bodies of two teenage boys were recovered in separate incidents in Kent and Oxford.
- ▪Emergency workers are treating the deaths as unexplained but not suspicious.
- ▪The Royal Life Saving Society UK has issued a warning about the risks of accidental drownings during the heatwave.
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People cooling off in the River Thames in Oxfordshire. Life savers have asked the public to ‘stop and think’ before entering the water. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PAView image in fullscreenPeople cooling off in the River Thames in Oxfordshire. Life savers have asked the public to ‘stop and think’ before entering the water. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PAExtreme heatWater-related deaths rise to 11 amid UK heatwaveBodies of two teenagers recovered by emergency workers following separate incidents in Kent and OxfordCaroline DaviesThu 28 May 2026 11.53 EDTLast modified on Thu 28 May 2026 12.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe number of water-related deaths during the UK’s recent heatwave has risen to 11 after the bodies of two teenage boys were recovered in Kent and Oxford.Emergency…
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