Water-safety warning after nine people die during heatwave
Summary
At least nine people, mostly children, have died in water-related accidents during a heatwave in the UK. Authorities and safety groups warn that cold water temperatures can cause shock, making swimming dangerous, and advise swimming only in supervised areas.Key Facts
- Nine people have died in water accidents during the recent UK heatwave, including mostly children and some adults.
- A 13-year-old boy died at Leadbeater Dam in West Yorkshire, a teenage girl at Kingsbury Water Park, and a teenage boy at Rother Valley Country Park.
- A man in his 60s died after trying to rescue relatives at a beach in Cornwall.
- A 15-year-old boy was found dead at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln after trouble in the water.
- Cheshire police found a body at Pickmere Lake while searching for a missing 17-year-old boy.
- The Royal Life Saving Society said cold water shock is a risk despite warm air temperatures.
- Experts recommend swimming in places with lifeguards and entering water slowly to avoid cold water shock.
- People in trouble in water are advised to lie on their backs, float, breathe normally, and call for help once calm.
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