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What are the dangers of being around water in places such as the coast, rivers, canals, reservoirs, lakes and ponds? How can we recognise the dangers on the beach? How can we stay safe around water? What can be done to help yourself and others to stay safe around water? Key Questions Water Safety

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What are the dangers of being around water in places such as the coast, rivers, canals, reservoirs, lakes and ponds?

How can we recognise the dangers on the beach?

How can we stay safe around water?

What can be done to help yourself and others to stay safe around water?

Key Questions

Water Safety

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXPGDyA-yZ0

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What do these signs mean?1.

2. 3. 4.

5. 8. 7. 6.

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1. Unsafe to bathe.

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2. Danger thin ice.

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3. No diving.

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4. Danger deep water.

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5. Safe to bathe between flags (Patrolled Area).

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7. No swimming.

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8. Surfing area, unwise to bathe.

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the sea off Brighton.

'Tombstoning' man rescued as jump goes wrong.

A YOUNG girl was rescued after falling onto rocks at Splash Point in Seaford and nearly drowning. The eight-year-old, who was feared to have suffered neck injuries,

was taken to hospital after the Newhaven lifeboat came to her aid.