Stay safe near water

THE Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has issued a plea for families to learn how to keep themselves safe near open water, to avoid a spike in drowning deaths. With lifeguard patrols postponed until further notice and emergency services already stretched to the limit, the charity says visiting water sites is currently more dangerous than ever. When the lockdown finally lifts, it says families will flock to beaches and inland water locations without considering the potential dangers. The charity has launched Lifesaver-Lifechanger Toolkit, a free water safety course to teach people how to be lifesavers at www.rlss.org.uk