Cold Water Swims: A Deadly Holiday Season
Update: 2026-01-02
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Two tragic drowning incidents in the UKs coastal towns on New Years Day and Christmas Day raise concerns about the risks of cold water swims. A fifty-one-year-old man from Kettering died after struggling in the sea west of Brighton Palace Pier, despite rescue efforts. Meanwhile, a sixty-three-year-old antiques dealer and strong swimmer, Matthew Upham, went missing while trying to save a woman in distress off Budleigh Salterton in Devon. The incidents serve as a stark reminder of the hidden dangers of cold water swims, even for experienced swimmers.
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