00:01Children are being warned about the hidden dangers of the River Thames after a series
00:05of water-related deaths during recent hot weather.
00:09The Port of London Authority has launched a safety campaign to help young people spot
00:14risks before they get into difficulty.
00:17It follows more than 20 drownings across the UK during recent heatwaves.
00:21The campaigns aimed at helping children and teenagers understand that familiar places
00:26can still be dangerous.
00:29This comes ahead of the school holidays when many young people spend more time outdoors
00:33with friends.
00:36Safety advice highlights the river's speed and changing conditions and encourages young
00:41people to stay alert.
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