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Five drown per fortnight – Know the drowning risks to avoid summer tragedy

Jul 08, 2018 Attractions, News, Waterways 0


Five drown per fortnight – Know the drowning risks to avoid summer tragedy
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Irish Water Safety, Coast Guard and RNLI have issued a joint appeal reminding the public to stay alert to the risk of drowning at all times and especially in the current hot weather. On average, five people drown in Ireland every fortnight and the risks increase during July and August, the most popular months for swimming and other water based activities.

Key advice to avoid summer tragedy:
Swim within your depth and stay within your depth. Never swim alone.
Wear a Lifejacket/Personal Floatation Device when on or near the water and make sure that it has a correctly fitting crotch strap. This applies when boating but equally to both experienced and once-off casual anglers fishing from shore.
Supervise children closely and NEVER NEVER use inflatable toys in open water.
Swim at Lifeguarded waterways listed on www.iws.ie or in areas that are known locally as safe and where there are ringbuoys present to conduct a safe rescue.

If you see someone in difficulty, these simple steps may save a life:
A. Shout to the casualty and encourage them to shore. This may orientate them just enough.
B. Reach out with a long object such a branch or a piece of clothing but do not enter the water yourself.
C. Throw a ringbuoy or any floating object, call 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.

Spokespersons for the three organisations have reiterated their key safety messages;
IWS; Know What You’re Getting Into
Coast Guard; Stay Afloat- Stay in Contact
RNLI; Respect the Water

Reminder – If you see somebody in trouble in the water, or if you think they are in trouble Dial 112 and ask for the Coast Guard

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