Humberside Fire & Rescue warn of "significant hazards" of open water swimming
The message from emergency services is to think before you swim
Going for a swim in the sun can be tempting, but people across East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are being urged to think before they swim.
Around 300 people die every year in the UK from drowning, and in May, two men died at High Eske Nature Reserve.
Humberside Fire and Rescue say that a lake or river might not be as safe as it seems.
The period from May through to August is the most dangerous time for drowning as the sun draws crowds to open water spots.
Glyn Saunders, Station Manager at Humberside Fire & Rescue is hoping that everyone can stay safe. He said:
"Tragically around 300 people die every year in the UK from drowning. We absolutely don't want to stop people having fun, but there are significant hazards in open water.
"The big challenge we have is members of the public trying to assist before we get there. We would encourage people not to enter the water - call the fire and rescue service.
"We would really encourage people to stay away from being tempted to have that summer dip and that cool off. There are significant hazards involved in dropping into open water.
"Pipe cables or old vehicles for instance and even cold water shock really dramatically affects your ability to breathe as you drop in the water , and can hasten your drowning."
He has this advice if you get into difficulty
"Float to live - So I would encourage anybody struggling to float onto their back, calm their breathing if possible - outstretch their arms and legs and and shout for help."