Fire crews have been called to nearly a hundred water rescues so far this year. That is a 16 per cent rise when compared to the same period last year.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service has so far been called to 94 water rescues in 2022. The fire service said that, while taking a dip in the water to cool off may seem like a good idea, more than 62 per cent of accidental drownings took place in lakes, ponds and rivers in 2021.
The fire service has previously said that almost half the number of people who end up in difficulty did not intend to enter the water. A spokesperson for the service has previously said: "Even on a warm day, the temperature in open water can remain very cold, causing a physical reaction which can make it difficult to control breathing. This can cause panic and make it difficult to swim.
