15/06/2026
48% of accidental drownings happen between June and August*
Warm weather. Cold water. Real danger.
If you fall in or get into trouble, stay calm. Float on your back and call for help.
See someone struggling? Throw something that floats, like a football. Call 999, ask for the Coastguard if you’re at the coast.
Never enter the water to attempt a rescue.
Make sure your group knows what to do. It could save a life. Start by taking 5 minutes to learn the water safety code: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code
*WAID 2025
