Water-safety warning after eight people die during heatwave
A water-safety warning has been issued after eight people drowned during a recent heatwave. The Royal Life Saving Society cautioned that warmer weather leads to an increase in accidental drownings, particularly among young people. Authorities are urging the public to take precautions when near water, emphasizing the dangers of cold water shock.
- ▪At least eight people, mostly children, drowned over the bank holiday weekend.
- ▪A body was found in Pickmere Lake during the search for a missing 17-year-old boy.
- ▪The Royal Life Saving Society warned that cold water temperatures can make swimming difficult.
- ▪Jim Bridge from Water Safety Partnership advised people in distress to 'float to live' and stabilize themselves before seeking help.
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Water-safety warning after eight people die during heatwave12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesCheshire police found a body during the search for a 17-year-old boy who went missing after swimming at the well-known beauty spot.People have been urged to take precautions near water after at least eight people, mostly children, drowned over the bank holiday weekend while trying to stay cool during the heat wave.The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) issued a warning following the deaths, saying "warmer weather unfortunately sees an increase in accidental drownings".It warned despite water temperatures remain very cold despite increased air temperatures, and that cold water shock could make swimming difficult and make it harder to get out of the water.In all during the…
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