alchresearch Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 As the weather warms up its time for the authorities and police to start issuing their "stay out of the water" campaigns. Here's the latest, I've highlighted the important bits in bold: http://www.southyorks.police.uk/node/1731 Police in Rotherham are warning about the dangers of swimming in reservoirs The combination of bank holidays and hot weather usually bring an annual influx of would-be swimmers at reservoirs such as Manvers Lake and Thrybergh Country Park. The dangers of swimming in reservoirs or any open water include: It is always very cold. The temperature will rarely rise much above 12C, even in summer. This is cold enough to take your breath away which can lead to panic and drowning or it will make your arms and legs go numb and limit the ability to swim. It can also lead to hypothermia - serious reduction in your body temperature - which can cause heart failure. It can be deep. There may be hidden obstacles beneath the surface. The sides of reservoirs are very steep and slippery in places, making it difficult to climb out. There might be blue green algae in the water which can produce toxins that cause skin rashes and stomach upsets. Reservoirs are often in isolated places. No matter how quickly you call for help, it can take too long for help to reach you. Swimming in reservoirs is extremely dangerous, no matter how strong a swimmer you are. Within minutes of a swimmer disappearing beneath the surface, it is often too late for the emergency services to help. If you do want to swim, please use your local swimming pool. Many will provide swimming lessons and all will have lifeguards on duty to ensure your safety when swimming. - See more at: http://www.southyorks.police.uk/node/1731#sthash.bBjipumN.dpuf But just a minute, what's this - an official open water swimming club at Manvers Lake: http://www.mwbc.org.uk/big-swim-2013.html Manvers lake is ideally suited for open water swimming having excellent quality bathing water and great facilities including changing rooms, hot showers and a cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamf Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 If you're swimming with a club there will be someone to pull you out after the algae attack you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamatron Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Its such stupid advice:loopy: Ignore it and enjoy summer-everyone knows water is cold, its also a lot of fun:) I particularly like the use a local swimming pool advice-ours is only open to school kids outside working hours-brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie n ear Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Is it not because in general people can be really quite stupid and the need to be warned about everything is paramount as they rarely consider danger unless there's a sign or anouncement stating there is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAAB_ Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Its bit like the conflicting advice they give about speeding. They say dot do it, but they do it more times than i care to shake a ****ty stick at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie n ear Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Its bit like the conflicting advice they give about speeding. They say dot do it, but they do it more times than i care to shake a ****ty stick at. That's different. They're advising us not to speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 You can also get under-currents in reservoirs when they draw water from them, not the best places to swim. Still they're better than the blue-lagoon (now black) in Derby http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-22843481 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamatron Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 You can also get under-currents in reservoirs when they draw water from them, not the best places to swim. Still they're better than the blue-lagoon (now black) in Derby http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-22843481 thats ridiculous....and whoever quarried it should be responsible for cleaning it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 As the weather warms up its time for the authorities and police to start issuing their "stay out of the water" campaigns. Here's the latest, I've highlighted the important bits in bold: http://www.southyorks.police.uk/node/1731 But just a minute, what's this - an official open water swimming club at Manvers Lake: http://www.mwbc.org.uk/big-swim-2013.html Erm, the last link is about a manned open water swimming competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamatron Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 they should just have realistic advice-like not swimming alone or out of your depth-make sure there is a life saver nearby rather than just dismissing all outdoor water fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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