Why don't we know more about cold water shock?
May 28, 2026
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May 28, 2026
Why don't we know more about cold water shock?
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<p>At least eight teenagers have died after getting into difficulty in open water during the UK’s record-breaking heatwave.</p><p>The tragedies have caused the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to warn of the dangers of “cold water shock”, as many try to cool down in the baking heat.</p><p>The deaths have also happened days before the official start of summer - so what can be done to keep people safe in the months ahead?</p><p>Mhari Aurora discusses water safety with campaigner Beckie Ramsay, whose son drowned in open water in 2011.</p><p>Have you got a question for This Is Why? Email the show – <u><a href="mailto:why@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why@sky.uk</a></u>.</p>
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