THE DEEP END

With the sun soaring, sometimes a refreshing ice cream just won’t cut it, and the idea of plunging into a cold, smooth pool of water seems dreamy, cooling you down.

Splashing around and having a laugh – we have all headed to the beach or outdoor swimming pool for an evening of summer fun.

Only, as enticing as the sea, local canal or even calming reservoir seems, even the strongest of swimmers can find themselves caught in a difficult situation.

For as quickly as the water can cool us down, the temperament of the body of water can change.

And soon, that exciting day out can turn sinister in a matter of seconds.

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