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This article was published on Thursday, 9 February, 2017. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Thursday 9th of February, 2017,
Greater Shepparton City Council is supporting the Goulburn-Murray Water channel safety campaign, reminding the community to stay safe around irrigation channels in the district.
When the weather is hot many people look for a place to swim, but channels are not the place to cool off.
Swimming in channels is dangerous because they pose a range of hidden risks.
The message is simple – Don’t Swim in Channels. While a channel might look still and calm, there could be:
Channels also pose a danger to pets. They can get tangled in weeds or tree branches. Never allow your pet to swim in a channel.
The Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2016 helps to provide context around why it is never a good idea to swim in channels.
CLICK HERE to download your own GMW channel safety posters.
Where can I swim?
When the weather is hot, we encourage families and community members to swim at a supervised location like your local public swimming pool.
CLICK HERE for your local Greater Shepparton pool information and opening hours during summer.
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