Before cooling off in open water this summer, take a moment to think about your safety and the safety of those with you.
Use these four tips to help keep you safe in and around the sea, rivers and other open water:
1. Stop and think: Is it a safe place to swim?
- Are there hazards beneath the water?
- Are there strong currents or fast-flowing water?
- How deep is it and can you get out easily?
2. Stay together: Always go with someone else
3. Float to live: If you get into trouble in the water, float until you feel calm
4. Call 999 or 112 if you see someone in trouble in the water
Last year, four people under 20 years old died in accidental drownings in Wales - the highest number since 2015. To help your family understand how to behave around water, invite your children your watch this simple Water Safety Code animation by the Royal Life Saving Society.
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