I took a train to Salford this week for work. Amidst the skirmish about different guidelines on face coverings between Scotland and England, I was interested to see whether there were different behaviours north and south of the border among passengers on the train. To be honest I didn’t see much difference with most people keeping their masks on during the journey. And when I arrived for my work commitments in Salford these concerns seemed much less important, as the area I was staying in beside Salford Quays was cordoned off by police. A 19-year-old man had drowned in the water after jumping from a nearby bridge with friends to cool off on a hot summer’s day.
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RNLI urges folk to stay safe on the water this Easter
April 2, 2021 at 8:00 am
Kirkwall Lifeboat. (Graham Campbell)
The RNLI is encouraging folk to respect the water and stay safe during the Easter break.
With Scotland enforcing the stay local message, this spring, many families may choose to take to their nearest seaside location for a spot of fun in the sun.
Michael Avril, Scotland’s Water safety lead for the RNLI and chairman of Water Safety Scotland is keen to remind folk that they must always remain aware when it comes to open water.
He said: “The Scottish public need to remember the following safety advice: Stay in familiar surroundings, don’t put yourself, your family and emergency services in danger by taking risks or assuming it ‘won’t happen to you’. If you do see someone in difficulty in the water or at the coast call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”