Spending time in, on or around water can be a great way to get outdoors and stay active – whether you're swimming, paddleboarding, walking the dog or simply enjoying a walk beside a river, lake, pool or canal.
But open water can be unpredictable. It can be much colder and deeper than it looks, currents can be strong and there may be hazards hidden beneath the surface.
You don't have to be planning to go into the water to be at risk.
Slips and falls happen, so knowing a few simple water safety rules could save your life - or someone else's.
