During the recent UK heatwave, a teenage boy has tragically become the tenth person to die in water-related incidents.His body was recovered from a pond in Swanscombe, Kent, after concerns were raised about a swimmer in difficulty.Kent Police confirmed that his death is not being treated as suspicious and a coroner's report will follow.

The deaths have affected young people and older adults across the country, including locations such as Lincoln, Halifax, Rotherham, Warwickshire, Cheshire, Farnborough, Lancashire, Cornwall, and Wales.

The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) has issued warnings about the dangers of swimming in cold water, explaining that cold-water shock can make it extremely difficult to swim or exit the water safely.UK water temperatures remain low even during hot weather, with rivers, lakes, and the sea often below 15°C.Recent victims include teenagers and older adults, some of whom attempted to rescue others.Community groups and emergency services have responded swiftly and urged families to remind children about water safety.The heatwave saw temperatures peak at 35.1°C in London, breaking local May records, but cooler air is now moving over parts of England.Authorities continue to emphasise caution around lakes, rivers, and other water bodies during extreme heat conditions.