Since June, 175 people have drowned in Poland

During the summer in Poland, almost every day, at least one person loses their life in the water. In the past year alone, there were 419 drownings. According to data from the Police Headquarters, from the beginning of June to August 19 of this year, 175 people have drowned. Awareness of basic safety rules for leisure activities near water can save lives, and that's why rescuers constantly remind people about them. An action organized by the Bieszczady Mountain Volunteer Water Rescue (WOPR) and the PGE Energia Odnawialna company, which manages the local hydroelectric power plant, took place near Lake Solina throughout the summer until August 20th. 

“People forget that being by the water is nice, beautiful, and enjoyable. However, if someone, for example, is a weak swimmer, doesn't follow basic safety rules, misuses equipment, or isn't wearing safety gear, when adverse weather conditions come in, relaxation can turn into tragedy,” Artur Szymański the head of the Bieszczady WOPR, emphasized.

(Newseria)