26/05/2026
🚨 This isn’t Auto Electrics related, but it’s something very close to my heart and important. 🚨
Over this bank holiday weekend, we’ve sadly seen multiple young people lose their lives in open water across the UK. Children and teenagers who simply went into the water to cool off on a hot day and never came home.
Please, please take this seriously.
Rivers, lakes, reservoirs, canals and quarries are far more dangerous than people realise. Even strong swimmers can get into trouble very quickly due to:
👉 Cold water shock
👉 Hidden currents
👉 Sudden drops and deep water
👉 Slippery banks making it hard to get out
👉 Objects hidden beneath the surface
If you want to cool off in this weather, please use supervised swimming areas with lifeguards and proper safety measures in place.
And importantly — if somebody gets into difficulty in the water: ❌ DON’T jump in after them
✅ Call 999 immediately
✅ Use a throw line or something that floats if available
✅ Keep yourself safe
This isn’t about ruining anyone’s fun. It’s about making sure everyone gets home safely.
Please look after yourselves, your friends and your families this summer. 💙
South Yorkshire Police
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue