A warning has been issued about the dangers of swimming in Salford Quays as the region has basked in the bank holiday sun.
Salford City Council urged people not to swim in the Quays or any other rivers, lakes and reservoirs in the region as their cold temperatures could cause cold water shock and drowning.
Tragedy struck last summer, in July, after the body of 16-year-old student Kalen Waugh was pulled from the water after he died while swimming in the Quays, near to Media City.
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But just a day later, repeated warnings had to be issued again after huge crowds flocked back to the Quays with many seen swimming and even jumping off bridges into the water during another spell of hot weather.
And just over two weeks ago, on May 12, two people were rescued from the water at Salford Quays and rushed to hospital with severe hypothermia as emergency services swarmed the area.
Sharing a new warning, Salford City Council urged people to stay out of the water, writing: "Even in a heatwave open water in Salford Quays, rivers, lakes and reservoirs is always cold.
"The risk of drowning through cold water shock is real. Please stay out of the water unless taking part in an organised activity and stay safe."
Last year, Det Insp Joanne Johnston, of Swinton CID, 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."
Similar warnings were echoed elsewhere in Manchester, with crowds also told to avoid swimming in the boating lake at Heaton Park.
The Royal Life Saving Society say that open water in the UK is cold enough to induce the cold shock effects, even in the height of summer months.
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