Water safety warning after nine people die during heatwave
People have been warned of the dangers of swimming in open water after multiple deaths during the recent heatwave.
The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) issued a warning following the fatal incidents, most of which involved children, saying “warmer weather unfortunately sees an increase in accidental drownings”.
It warned water temperatures remain very cold despite increased air temperatures, and that cold water shock could make swimming difficult and harder to get out of the water.
In all during the hotter weather, at least seven young people have died in the water, as well as a man in his 60s and a woman in her 70s.
