As the weather gets warmer, the rivers and lakes around Slough may seem tempting places to play.
Remember the risks though.
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RT @NFCC_FireChiefs
Do you love to spend time around water?

Make sure you know what to do if you or someone else falls in.

40% of people who accidentally drowned in 2021 did not expect to enter the water.

#BeWaterAware #RespectTheWater
https://twitter.com/NFCC_FireChiefs/status/1651843965732233220

Businesses across #Devon and #Somerset are being trained in how to use throwlines by local fire crews to prevent drownings and speed up rescue times

#BeWaterAware

More here: https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/plymouth/news/water-safety-plea-after-training-exercise-in-plymouth/