Drowning Prevention Message from Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service

 ‘Stay Safe Near Water’

When the warm weather hits, please don’t be tempted to cool off in open water -

• The water is colder than it looks, even on a warm evening
• This can lead to cold water shock
• The current is stronger than it looks
• There are hidden dangers beneath the surface
• It is likely to be unsupervised

If you see someone in trouble in the water:

• call 999;
• encourage them not to panic;
• and, if they can’t stand, float on their back in a starfish shape.