An average of 312 UK and Irish Citizens lose their life to accidental drowning EVERY YEAR and many more have non-fatal experiences, sometimes suffering life-changing injuries.
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) works tirelessly to educate people to enjoy water safely, to keep their families and friends safe and to know what to do in an emergency. They offer valuable support and counselling services to friends and families that have been affected by drowning incidents.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) stress the importance of water safety. They warn young people about the dangers of open water, and provide advice on what to do if you get into trouble in the water (float to live), as well as what you should do if you see someone else in difficulty in the water (call, tell, throw – call 999 and ask for fire if inland or the coastguard if by the sea, tell the struggling person to try to float on their back and throw them something that floats).
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Learn how to keep you and your family safe with our water safety advice click https://www.rlss.org.uk/Pages/Category/water-safety-information
