How to protect yourself on the water: rescuers called the main rules

Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of Ukrainians have died in water bodies. To protect yourself, you must follow a number of rules.

This was reported by the State Emergency Service in Telegram.

Rescuers have formed a list of safety requirements:

• swim in places where there are rescue posts;
• you should not swim near steep banks, in places with strong currents and where hostilities were fought;
• do not swim alone and do not swim beyond the restrictive signs;
• swim in sunny, warm and calm weather;
• bathing children - under the supervision of adults. Children who cannot swim should not enter the water above the waist;
• alcohol and water safety are incompatible. Do not swim immediately after eating.

The State Emergency Service recalled that since the beginning of 2023, 596 people have died on the water, including 52 children. The main reason for the tragic incidents is the disregard for safety rules.