Safety Messages Issued To Anyone Going Near Open Water During The Heatwave
Two people drowned over the weekend, with an average of 133 people losing their lives in our waters every year.
The Coast Guard, Irish Water Safety and the RNLI are warning that lakes, rivers and seas can be colder than expected and conditions can change quickly.
The RNLI's Owen Medland says swim within your depth, in a life-guard controlled area, and always wear a lifejacket:
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