The Jack Pullen Foundation

25/07/2026

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day.

We understand that on a hot day, it can be tempting to cool off in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, canals, quarries, or the sea. But open water is never as safe as it looks.

Drowning can happen to anyone, regardless of age or swimming ability.

Please help keep yourself, your family, and your friends safe by:
• Avoiding swimming in unsupervised open water.
• Choosing lifeguarded beaches and supervised swimming venues where possible.
• Never entering the water under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keeping children within arm’s reach near water.
• Knowing what to do in an emergency - if someone is in trouble, call 999, and never enter the water to attempt a rescue. Instead, encourage them to float on their back and throw something that floats if you can.

If you get into difficulty in water, remember float to live.
• Tilt your head back, ears submerged
• Relax and try to breathe normally
• Move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
• It’s OK if your legs sink, we all float differently

Please think twice before entering any kind of body of open water. Even on hot days, the water can be dangerously cold, causing cold water shock that can make it difficult to breathe and swim. Strong currents, hidden obstacles, sudden drop-offs can catch out even the strongest swimmers. A fun day out can quickly turn into a tragedy.

Remembering Jack Pullen ♥️ 20.11.99 - 19.07.16

28/06/2026

Another local fatality 💔 sending all of our love, strength and support to the family of the young man ♥️

25/06/2026

25/06/2026

⚠️ PLEASE remind your children of the dangers of swimming in open water ⚠️

- you DO NOT know what lies beneath the surface ( there are under currents, machinery and debris)
- the water is a lot colder than it looks
- most areas where there are open water spaces within our region are remote; meaning there is NO phone service to actually call for help - don’t put yourself in that position in the first place!

We lost 15 lives in the last heatwave this year, that’s 15 families joining my family in dreading this hot weather and mourning our loved ones who never came home.

DON’T become the one that “never wore the prom suit” “never wore the prom dress”

EDUCATE.
PREVENT.
PROTECT.
SAVE LIVES.

♥️

30/05/2026

11.

That’s not a statistic.

That’s 11 sons, daughters, brothers, sisters and friends who will never come home. 11 families facing unimaginable heartbreak.

As temperatures rise, so does the danger. Open water may look inviting, but even on the hottest days it can be deadly and cold.

Today, we are thinking of every family, friend and community affected by these tragic losses.

Please - stay out of open water. No swim is worth a life.

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

We urge any parents if you have young children/teenagers to consider taking them down to this water training session. Giving your children an understanding of the dangers when going in open water during these heatwaves is what will make them think twice before doing so.

Cold water shock and under-water currents can kill, and you don’t know what’s lurking beneath the surface.

To learn about the dangers of open water and engage with operational crews about water safety, why not come to our water training session at Sale Water Park on Saturday 30 May?

28/05/2026

11 young people have lost their lives in less than a week from getting into difficulties in open water. Don’t think it won’t happen to you. Don’t become a statistic. Don’t go into open water.
Your few hours of ‘fun’ is not worth your loved ones lifetime of heartache 💔

28/05/2026

When the weather is hot, the water is not! Tune in to Hits Radio every hour on the hour to hear us talking about water safety ☀️ 🌊

27/05/2026

⚠️ SENSITIVE VIDEO ⚠️

☀️ Every year, we lose hundreds of people to the water during these hot periods of weather we have in the UK ☀️ Already, we have lost 9 lives during this heatwave alone 😞

Whilst the weather is hot, the water is NOT. Cold water shock can and will kill you!

There are several dangers beneath the water that we cannot see too.

Unless it is deemed a safe zone with lifeguards on hand - DO NOT ENTER OPEN WATER ⚠️