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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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