Warnings have been issued over the dangers of swimming and jumping into cold water as hot weather hits the region this weekend.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has bluntly warned today that "it's not worth dying for a dip" as temperatures are expected to reach highs of nearly 30oC. They have warned against swimming in the regions rivers, lakes, and reservoirs as their cold temperatures could cause cold water shock and drowning.
This warning has been echoed by Salford City Council who have discouraged people from swimming in the open water in Salford Quays as the water remains cold. People have been seen swimming in the Quays in recent days as temperatures rose.
