Swimming in open water can be very dangerous
Even in the summer open water can be cold
The water can be deep or have deep areas that are hard to see
The water can have bacteria and viruses in it that can make you ill
The edges of the water can be slippy or sharp which can cause you to fall and get hurt
Open water can be hard to swim in this can make you tired or even cause you to drown
You can stay safe by:
Never swim alone in open water
Swim in areas that have been marked as safe
Using swimming aids like arm bands, floats and inflatable rings
Stay away from boats and machinery
Make sure children are watched and kept safe
Never going into water to rescue people you should get help from a lifeguard or call 999
Making sure to swim at local swimming pools and beaches with lifeguards
You can find more information
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