We'd just like to remind people to take care around open water. This includes lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs.

Just a few local examples include River Wharfe, River Aire, Eccup Reservoir and Roundhay Lake.

Open water can also contain many hidden dangers;

• Temperature shock - Even during warm weather, temperatures in open waters are dangerously low. This can affect even strong swimmers, causing loss of strength and muscle coordination. Prolonged exposure to cold can cause hypothermia, inducing mental confusion and irrational behaviour.

• Submerged dangers - Murky or fast-flowing water can conceal hazards such as rocks or discarded rubbish. Jumping in can be deadly.

• Vegetation - Underwater plants can wrap around bathers, leading to breathing difficulties and panic.

• Water currents - Just 15cm of fast flowing water can knock an adult off their feet. Deeper water with fast currents is extremely hazardous.

• Waterborne diseases - Open water used by animals can carry diseases such as Leptospirosis (Weil's disease), which has flu-like symptoms and can be fatal.

Although it may be tempting to take a dip when the sun shines, it's important to remember jumping into open water can have fatal consequences.

If you see someone in trouble - call 999!

- Call and ask for Fire and Rescue

- Tell them to float on their back

- Throw them something that floats

Please share this lifesaving advice with friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours. 

Read more safety tips from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service: www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/water