There should be some rules before you go into the water. Do you agree?
By Valentina
@valherma00 (4960)
Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
June 28, 2026 4:05am CST
It's a heatwave in my country and other European countries and yes, people feel desperate but, their minds should speak some rules to them.
With lakes, adjust yourself and slowly go in, don't just jump into the water. Feel the ground and don't go too deep. Don't go into the water or swimming if you consumed the alcohol or you ate recently; give it some time, an hour then go but with alocohol, don't go at all.
Rivers, same rules as with lakes. They seem like a little sea but they are not, there are tides there, whirlpools and same with lakes, don't go to far, don't feel adventerous and don't act a big shot.
In 2 weeks, 3 people drowned here (ages 14, 28 and 76), in my country. I read in other European countries is even more and that makes me sad. Although anyone can drown, we should act more seriously.
Police here asked for people to be more conscious and for parents to keep an eye on their children.
I never liked bathing in rivers and lakes and i never did. I always felt strange around them and i listened to stories of people's drowning a lot.
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@snowy22315 (211423)
• United States
28 Jun
It also helps to know the water where you are swimming how quickly it gets deep whether there are any strong currents etc. If you do get in a bad situation..do not panic..just go with the flow until you can get out of it.
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@2ndchances24 (12493)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
29 Jun
That's good advice if people would take time to learn about
the all the advice & lessons they wouldn't get caught in bad
situations in the 1st place.
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@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Jul
i agree. when panic starts and you're on your own, it's a sign that thigns will go south.
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@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Jul
@2ndchances24 i think some signs don't cost too much but asking people to be careful without giving them a hand, authorities should do something as well. 
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@2ndchances24 (12493)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
28 Jun
I would have to agree, but some (sad to say) don't think
& it's too late once something bad happens to them, &
then people start talking about they should have done
this that or the other.
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@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Jul
absolutely. it's always when something bad happens, then people start thinking. and sometimes, you don't get a second chance.
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@2ndchances24 (12493)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
8 Jul
@valherma00 Your right, some just don't think about
what could happen or just don't pay attention.
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@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
13 Jul
@2ndchances24 they think it doesn't apply to them or they think they will live forever. well, not.
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@BelleStarr (61643)
• United States
29 Jun
People should use common sense before entering unknown water.
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@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Jul
they really should. and it's not a good thing, at least here that all the victims were men.
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@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Jul
it happened before, i'm sure but now, it's very drastic and scary.
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@sathviksouvik (23512)
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1 Jul
In India there are no protection and regulations in rivers where swimmers swim. I totally agree there should be rules and there should be employment of lifesaver.
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@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Jul
absolutely, a lifeguard is needed. people can be careful but sometimes, an extra hand can save their lives. there are no lifeguards here too or only in some places.
@thelme55 (79721)
• Germany
7 Jul
@valherma00 Yes, it is awful. I always wonder why that most people in Germany have to go out of the house under scorching heat of the sun. In Asia, particularly where I came from, we use parasol or a hat when we go out or just staying at home until the sun is no longer so hot. I say it, hiding from the sun. So health problem is not coming.
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@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
7 Jul
@thelme55 i remember i went to some job interviews over the years and in summer but i always asked them can i have an earlier appointment and many said no and on some interviews, i didn't show up cause i didn't want to get sun-burned or to faint. but, when i went, cause i had to, i saw a lot of people going too and couldn't believe it; young, older,etc. it's like they think they are immune to the heat and i know they will be the first to be hurt. you are educated, aware of that but some act, i must say, immaturely. the lsst job interview when i went, the lady said i could walk cause i was near the school (i applied for a teacher) and the school was 3kilometres and it was 32C so, i just laughed. i feel some people don't have enough brain cells or something when they talk all sort of things but it's worse when they actually do it
. i also try hiding from the side, in a shade and all.
. i also try hiding from the side, in a shade and all.1 person likes this
@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Jul
that's awful and there should be maybe warning wooden signs cause, people are not thinking rationally when it's hot.
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@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Jul
thank you. i also remember wanting to go straight to sea water but since i had a snack, i had to wait a bit.
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