Lough Derg RNLI Issue Urgent Water Safety Appeal For World Drowning Prevention Day

The Lough Derg RNLI is calling on the public to improve one aspect of their water safety to mark 'World Drowning Prevention Day'. Recreational water users are being advised of the unexpected prevalence of cold water shock and to follow the float to live procedure by tilting the head back with ears submerged, while retaining a regular breathing pattern. Last summer, lifeguards across the country administered first aid on over 6,500 occasions to individuals who got into difficulty at public bathing areas. Lough Derg RNLI Helm and Spokesperson Eleanor Hooker says it is vital to know your limitations before entering the water.