An organisation committed to reducing accidental drowning deaths in Scotland by 50 per cent by 2026 has launched a new education resource for Lanarkshire schools.
Water Safety Scotland introduced the initiative to provide "a consistent level of learning" across the county's educational institutions in a bid to equip youngsters with the knowledge and skills required to reduce water-based accidents.
Laura Erskine, Water Safety Scotland’s education sub-group chairwoman, told Lanarkshire Live : “On average, there are 96 water-related fatalities in Scotland each year.
