Summer Water Safety

***47% of UK accidental drownings occur between May and August.* We also see a heightened risk of drowning when air temperatures are higher.

When UK average maximum air temperatures reach or exceed 25°C...

There is a fivefold increase in accidental drowning risk, when compared to days with an average temperature of 10°c**
Over half (57%) of those who drowned were swimming, reflecting more people actively entering the water***
Teenagers (aged 13-17 years) and young adults are proportionately more likely to lose their lives***

Accidents are mostly preventable with the correct knowledge and judgment, and here are our tips for staying safe in the water during the summer.

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