People warned not to swim in open water as temperatures soar
Swimming in lakes, rivers and canals can cause muscle cramps and shock due to cold water temperatures, the fire service saysStaffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said swimming in lakes, rivers and canals could cause muscle cramps and shock as the water often remained cold even in heatwaves.
The service also encouraged parents to ensure their children were not planning on open-water swimming.Jim Bywater, head of operations, said those who fell into water by accident should lean back, extend their legs and arms, and "use slow, gentle movements" to stay afloat.Anyone seeing a person or animal in trouble around water was asked to phone 999.
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