29-05-2025
Water Safety Wales issues warning after 18 drown in 2024
Most of these fatalities occurred during the warmer months, with May, June, and July accounting for half of the deaths.
Water Safety Wales has issued a warning about the dangers of cold water shock, which can lead to drowning.
Chris Cousens, chair of Water Safety Wales, said: "These latest figures on drowning deaths in Wales are deeply concerning.
"Each statistic represents a life lost and a family devastated.
"I strongly encourage everyone to visit the Respect the Water website to learn about water safety."
