This summer the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) is reminding everyone to #RespectTheWater, including staying out of both active and disused quarries.
Last year 60% of accidental drownings occurred at inland sites including quarries and reservoirs, with almost half of these deaths occurring over the summer months.
While quarry lakes may look inviting on a hot summer’s day you should NEVER be tempted to enter them.
Apart from being filled with hidden dangers, most are fed by extremely cold underground water sources at temperatures well below 15c, leaving even the strongest swimmers at the mercy of cold water shock, drowning and hyperthermia.
So don’t ignore the signs. Stay safe. Stay out.
Image from www.respectthewater.com as part of their ‘Make the right call, call 999’ campaign.
