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Stay safe this Easter in and around the Thames | |
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2019-04-15 | |
发布年 | 2019 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
正文(英文) | News story Stay safe this Easter in and around the ThamesTips on how to enjoy the river without incident. An Environment Agency patrol boat on the Thames at Windsor School’s out for Easter, and there is no better time to enjoy the beauty of the River Thames than over the holidays, when you can have fun, get close to nature and spend time with friends. As the navigation authority for the non-tidal stretch of the river – from Cricklade in Wiltshire, to Shepperton in south-west London - the Environment Agency is asking parents and guardians to warn children and young people about the dangers of playing by its locks, weirs, bridges, and anywhere else in and around the Thames. Guidance available online has lots of good advice, but the overall message is clear: vigilance can save lives, and water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe. Top tips for river safety:
Most importantly, parents and guardians can help keep children in their care safe by:
Drowning can occur very quickly even in shallow water and the key to keeping safe is to take all necessary precautions to avoid getting into difficulty in the first place. Experience shows it is often young people who get into trouble whilst swimming in open water, which contains hazards, particularly in and around structures such as locks, weirs and bridges. Unexpectedly cold waters or strong currents can also catch bathers off-guard. Youngsters are often seen jumping off the many bridges along the Thames. While this may seem like great fun, there are hidden dangers in the water that can cause tragic consequences. Russell Robson, waterways operations manager for the Environment Agency in the Thames Valley and south-west London, said:
Published 15 April 2019
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来源平台 | gov.uk - environment agency |
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/128992 |
专题 | 资源环境科学 |
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