North Yorkshire Police took to Facebook to warn Craven locals about the dangers of open water during hot weather.
With sunny weather forecasted over the next few weeks, Craven Police are reminding the public about the dangers of open water, including lakes, reservoirs, the canal and rivers.
As the weather gets warmer, the force typically sees an increase in reports of people swimming in open water – often unaware of the dangers that can lead to injury and sadly in some cases, to accidental death.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police (Craven) said:
"We know how tempting it can be, particularly on a hot or humid day, to jump into or swim in open water, but we want to remind people of the potential dangers and urge them to stay safe as drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in the UK".
Officers will be patrolling areas around bodies of open water, including popular spots that can attract groups of youths who actively engage in anti-social behaviour.
They will continue to share water safety advice with members of the public and take positive action regarding any anti-social behaviour, so residents and visitors alike can enjoy the area and stay safe.

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