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Thirteen killed in UK heatwave horrors as Brits warned not to cool off in open waters

People have been warned against using rivers and lakes to cool off due to the dangers of swimming in open water and sadly, at least 12 people have died in heat-related accidents since July 7

Daily Mirror · Jul 18, 2022

UK heatwave: Boy, 13, is third person to die swimming during hot weather

Police have found a body after a 13-year-old boy got into trouble swimming

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

‘He had his whole life ahead of him’: Boy, 16, dies swimming in canal during heatwave

Authorities warn against open water swimming after Wakefield teen dies

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

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Boat owners on UK’s longest canal stuck amid record water shortage

A lack of recent rainfall forces part of the Leeds-Liverpool canal to shut while 5 million face a hosepipe ban

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022

Boy, 16, dies after getting into difficulties swimming in heatwave

A 16-year-old who had just finished his GCSEs has died after getting into difficulties while swimming in Wakefield during the heatwave, West Yorkshire Police has announced.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2022

Warnings after boy, 16, dies in canal

Alfie McCraw died in a West Yorkshire canal on Monday afternoon.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Boy, 16, dies swimming in canal in heatwave just after sitting GCSEs

The body of the teenager was found following a search of the water after he was reported missing on Monday afternoon, with police issuing a warning about swimming in open waters

Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2022

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