Business · 27 May 2026

Five youngsters die in open water heat

Open water swimming poses a serious danger to people, even during periods of warm weather. Five youngsters drowned across Britain as the country experienced a heatwave over the Bank Holiday weekend. The RNLI issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that cold water shock remains a very real risk in dangerously cold bodies of water.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 May 2026 at 8:55

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