Keep protected – keep away from open water swimming

The recommendation comes after Wojciech Berlan, aged 27, from Redditch, drowned in Ensor’s Pool, Nuneaton, on Sunday, 17 August.

Lakes, swimming pools, rivers, canals and quarries are all examples of our bodies of open water which may carry many risks for swimmers which might be deadly.

Cllr Brady Hughes, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Health, stated:

“We want to go on our condolences to the household and associates of Wojciech Berlan who died in these tragic circumstances.

“We additionally need to remind individuals to remain out of open water, the dangers of swimming or associated actions embrace uneven surfaces, deep mud, sturdy hidden currents, sudden drops and sudden obstacles.

“There are additionally a lot colder temperatures than anticipated, even throughout heatwaves, and there may be the potential of catching waterborne illnesses.

“Children and youngsters specifically, who don’t realise the risks, are interested in such actions.

“Therefore, we’re asking dad and mom to speak to their kids to focus on the risks.’’

Inspector Ryan Walker, of Nuneaton and Bedworth Safer Neighbourhood Team, stated:

 “We do not need to see any extra tragedies. Our recommendation continues to be to keep away from swimming in open water if it is not a chosen swimming space.

“If you see somebody within the water please name 999 right away. 

“Wild swimming might be very hazardous, the water might be extraordinarily chilly even in scorching climate, resulting in shock which may end up in drowning.

 “It’s additionally usually tough to see the place the underside of the water is, and swimmers may very well be put susceptible to entanglement with discarded objects within the water.”

Further data is offered from the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK).