As another heatwave hits, it can be tempting for many to cool off in lakes, rivers, natural pools and the sea.
But every year young people drown in open water. According to statistics from the Water Incident Database, there were 277 deaths in the UK from accidental drownings in 2021.
Open swimming expert, Elliott Davidson from SwimGuard UK said there are many hidden dangers of open water swimming. As temperatures soar across the UK, he shared the following tips which could potentially save lives.
