Fire service in Salford Quays to try and help prevent another death after tragedy

The fire service have today provided water safety advice in Salford Quays, in a bid to inform members of the public about the dangers of cold water shock. It comes after the body of 16-year-old Kalen Waugh was tragically recovered from Salford Quays last month after reports that a person had gotten into difficulty in the water.

Police said he had been swimming with friends and a major search operation was launched on July 16, with Kalen's body recovered later that night. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

Today (August 10) people around Media City UK were invited to water safety advice training in which they were taught about the dangers of cold water shock, despite the heat.

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Between 10am and 2pm fire engines from Salford Fire Service cordoned off an area around Media City UK.

Pictures from the area showed a damaged car in the centre of the cordon, along with a fire engine.

In a tweet, a spokesperson for MediaCityUK said: “Salford Fire Service will be at MediaCity today from 10-2pm providing water safety advice. Although the temperatures are soaring Salford Quays water remains cold, it can cause cold water shock and kill. Please stay out of the water."

Police and council bosses have previously warned the public not to swim in the waters of the quays or jump off bridges despite the forecasted hot weather.

Det Insp Joanne Johnston said: "We remind the public to avoid being tempted to cool off in reservoirs, rivers, canals or ponds. We all want to enjoy the warm weather; please make sure you do so in a safe way. Think of your family - look out for your friends."

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