Olympic swimmer Tom Dean MBE has shared important water safety advice as part of a major joint initiative to help keep people safe as the weather warms up. As part of the initiative, Olympic gold medallist Tom Dean, who is from Maidenhead, features in a short safety video offering advice around open water swimming, the dangers of jumping from bridges and what to do if you find yourself in trouble in the water. This week a hard-hitting video was released to run alongside a Leisure Focus campaign to educate young people on water safety. “Cold water is another hazard that can have serious consequences and can endanger even the strongest swimmers. Even on a warm day the temperature in open water can remain very cold, causing cold water shock.

Source: Express May 26, 2023 15:23 UTC