Dozens ignore risk to life warnings to go swimming in Salford Quays - months after tragedy
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDozens were spotted ignoring warnings to not jump or swim into cold water yesterday (June 10) at Salford Quays. The warning came from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Salford City Council as the temperature rose this weekend.
Temperatures reached highs of 30C with many looking for ways to cool off. And while taking a dip in Salford Quays might be a tempting way to do this, there are many hidden dangers that come with it.
This is why GMFRS and the council issued their warnings after tragic incidents in the past at Salford Quays and elsewhere in Greater Manchester where people have lost their lives in cold water.
While it may be hot outside, the water itself remains cold with jumping into it leading to the risk of cold water shock and drowning. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Tragedy struck last summer after the body of 16-year-old student Kalen Waugh was pulled from the water after he died while swimming in the Quays, near to Media City.
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