POLICE in Worcestershire have removed 17 people found swimming in a quarry.
Officers from West Mercia Police attended the Blue Lagoon in Stourport, where 17 people were discovered swimming.
A social media post from North Worcestershire Police said: "Officers have attended the Blue Lagoon in Stourport and removed 17 people. Visiting the disused quarry is trespassing and dangerous."
Officers have attended the Blue Lagoon #Stourport & removed 17 people. Visiting the disused quarry is trespassing and dangerous! pic.twitter.com/bElCWYxOzL
— North Worcestershire Police (@NWorcsCops) July 19, 2022
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The Royal Life Saving Society UK advise the public to remember to always find a lifeguarded swimming site and to remember that the water at open and inland sites is often much colder than it looks.
The charity also advises to always swim parallel to the shore so that you’re never too far away from it, to be mindful of strong currents in the water and to always bring a friend.
In an emergency call 999 and ask for the Fire and Rescue service when inland and the Coastguard if at the coast.
For further water safety information visit the RLSS UK website at www.rlss.org.uk.
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