People who drown are not necessarily poor swimmers, the combination of hot weather, cold water and often the influence of a few alcoholic drinks can render anyone incapable of surviving.
People who drown are not necessarily poor swimmers. The combination of hot weather, cold water and often the influence of a few beers can render anyone incapable of surviving.
"Even in supervised swims there is an unsettling lack of opportunity for rest. The circular courses can be as long as 1,000 metres, so there's no stopping for a breather in the way you would after a 25m length at the pool. It can suddenly feel very isolating to find yourself out of breath, weary and far from the lakeside.
"While an unsupervised swim can seem romantic and even more fun, it's very easy to see how things can quickly go wrong.
"Just to keep along with the flow and to basically not go anywhere, you'd have to be the standard of an Olympic swimmer. You tire very quickly.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Man killed in waterpark tragedy after 3 teens drown, as death toll reaches 13A MAN in his 20s has been killed in a waterpark tragedy in the sweltering heat after a pensioner and three teen swimmers died. Brits have been warned to “take it easy” in the scorching …
Lire la suite »
Teen, 16, dies in lake hours after boy, 13, drowns in 10th heatwave deathA 16-YEAR-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in a lake just hours after a 13-year-old lad drowned – marking the tenth death of the sweltering heatwave. Brits have been warned to &…
Lire la suite »
Boy, 13, who died in river in Northumberland named as family pay tributeUK news: Boy, 13, who died in river in Northumberland named as family pay tribute to ‘kind and loving’ youngster
Lire la suite »
13 Sun-Drenched Films To Watch Before Your Next HolidayFrom all-time favourites like ‘Roman Holiday’ and ‘Some Like It Hot’ to cult classics ‘Almost Famous’ and ‘Before Sunrise’.
Lire la suite »
Body found in search for boy, 13, who went missing while swimming in Northumberland riverNortumbria Police said the teenager’s body was found following extensive searches by the force’s marine unit
Lire la suite »
Body found in search for missing boy, 13, who was swimming in riverBREAKING: Body found in search for missing boy, 13, who was swimming in river.
Lire la suite »