Rules for safe behavior on and near water bodies

Among the main causes of water accidents is a gross violation of safety rules. Quite often, swimming in reservoirs not adapted and not equipped for these purposes ends tragically. There are many cases when some people, showing off their skills, swim far from the shore, dive and jump into the water in unfamiliar places. As a result of such actions, one can not only die but also end up in a wheelchair for life due to injuries sustained from impacts.

That is, we see that water is indeed a dangerous element that forgives no one's mistakes. And if safety rules are not followed, both those who cannot swim and those who can swim well can drown. Accidents can happen in both large and small bodies of water, and the main cause of their occurrence is human carelessness.

Unfortunately, quite often during long school holidays, children are left to themselves and, when warm days arrive, they are drawn to the water. During this time, adults need to be especially attentive, because tragedy does not take much time, and it does not matter how old the child is – a preschooler or a teenager, they should swim and play near reservoirs only under adult supervision. Unfortunately, after a tragedy occurs, nothing can be corrected or returned, so it is better to take all safety measures in a timely manner, organize reasonable leisure activities for your children, and most importantly – never leave them unattended even for a minute.

Inspector of the Department of Supervision and Prevention of Emergencies of the Miory District Department for Emergency Situations O.M. Girzha