Britain's recent spell of record-breaking heat has been overshadowed by a series of heartbreaking deaths in rivers, lakes and coastal waters, prompting renewed warnings from safety organisations about the hidden dangers of open water swimming.
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) said warmer weather often leads to a rise in accidental drownings, particularly among young people seeking relief from soaring temperatures. The charity stressed that, despite the hot conditions on land, water temperatures across much of the UK remain dangerously cold.
