Latest figures from the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) revealed that 321 people died in accidental drownings last year in the UK, five of which in swimming pool-related incidents. Of the five people that lost their lives in swimming pools in 2015, three were swimming, one was jumping or diving in and one was taking part in a waterside activity.
NWSF’s Water Incident Database compiles drowning statistics from across the UK and breaks these down into deaths by activity, age, geographical location, and location type. George Rawlinson, chairman of the NWSF, said: “I am saddened that still too many lives are needlessly lost, this alone clearly demonstrates the need for action.
“With Government support for our first National Drowning Prevention strategy launch early this year, we’re actively progressing towards a goal where more people can enjoy the water safely.”
