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5th July 2019
02:16pm BST

The full list can be found below:
1. Swim at lifeguarded waterways
2. Swim within your depth, stay within your depth
3. Escape a rip current by swimming parallel to shore instead of swimming against it
4. Never use inflatable toys in open water
5. Wear a lifejacket when boating or fishing from shore
6. Supervise children at all times near water
7. If you see someone in difficulty: Shout to the casualty and encourage them to shore. Reach out with a long object such a branch or a piece of clothing but do not enter the water yourself. Throw a ringbuoy or any floating object and call 112 for the coast guard.
A full list of guarded waterways across the country can be found here.