As part of the latest @manchesterfire #WaterSafety campaign Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue are reminding people about the dangers of open water. Looks like it will stay warm a bit longer, so why not have a chat with your kids, or other young people you know, about the dangers of open water? It could save their life. Jumping into open water can be fatal. Cold water shock and under-water currents can kill, and you don’t know what’s lurking beneath the surface.
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- 202 people accidentally drowned in the UK in 2025. Don’t become a statistic. Stay safe around water.
- Jumping into open water can be fatal. Cold water shock kills and you don’t know what’s lurking beneath the surface.
- If you encourage your mates to go in the water it could be the last time you see them.
- If you get into difficulty in the water, float to live.
- Someone in trouble in the water? Remember Phone, Float, Throw - it could save their life. Phone 999 to get help (ask for fire if inland or the coastguard if by the sea). Tell them to stay calm and float on their back. Throw rescue equipment to help them float until emergency services arrive.
More information: https://manchesterfire.gov.uk/your-safety/campaigns/water-safety-campaign/