Alert after kids seen swimming in danger lake

YOUNGSTERS have been spotted swimming in the same dangerous open water spot where a 15-year-old drowned last summer.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has warned against taking unsupervised dips in Manvers Lake—where Phillip Law was the third person to die in 13 years.

A fire spokesman said Ulley Country Park had reported a similar problem during the hot Easter break.

He added: “Water presents a number of different hazards, irrespective of depth.

“While the temptation during hot weather may be to cool off in lakes or rivers, it is impossible to gauge their temperature, flow or depth, meaning people can quickly get into difficulties.”

The advice warns parkgoers to stay out of the water unless there are signs or flags saying it is safe.

They are also told to take care on riverbanks and never go swimming, fishing or boating alone.

For details of organised activities at Manvers Lake visit www.manverswaterfrontboatclub.org.uk.