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Bank holiday warning after seven people killed in UK waters


People are being warned about the dangers of open water after seven people died across the UK.

It’s been a sunny bank holiday weekend on Merseyside with temperatures reaching highs of 19 degrees. The hot weather is expected to continue today and into the first week of June.



But a stark warning has been issued to anyone who is planning to flock to beaches or looking for ways to cool off in open water this week. Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Tragically, we have seen several water deaths in the last 36 hours in Lancashire and neighbouring counties.

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“A refreshing dip might look tempting, but open water can be extremely dangerous even for experienced swimmers. If you get into trouble, remember to #FloatToLive.”

The latest tragedy in UK waters was reported at Worthing beach in West Sussex on Sunday (May 28). Emergency services were called to the beach after a man in his 70s suffered a medical episode in the water, the Mirror Online reports.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man died at the scene. The death is not believed to be suspicious and his next of kin have been informed.



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