When temperatures rise, outdoor swimming can be a fun and often free day out – but it is not without risk. During last month’s hot weather, at least 18 people died after getting into difficulty in the water, many of them teenagers.
Across the UK, 202 people died in accidental water-related incidents in 2025, according to the National Water Safety Forum.
Water safety experts gave BBC News some simple tips for how to stay safe when swimming in open water.
Choose a spot with a lifeguard
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