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Warning issued to 'irresponsible' open water swimmers taking to the region's reservoirs

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Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox A strongly-worded warning has been issued to 'irresponsible' triathletes and open water swimmers who are taking to the region's reservoirs.

The water company United Utilities says a 'growing number' of people who do open water swimming for exercise or a hobby have been ignoring signage and diving into freezing cold reservoirs for a dip.

In recent weeks people, normally clad in wet suits, have been spotted in Errwood reservoir in the Goyt Valley and Swineshaw reservoir near Glossop in the High Peak. READ MORE: Mum's water plea after death of son - as warm weather hits Greater Manchester And bosses at the firm have today spoken out branding the swimmers

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