My son died swimming in a reservoir in hot weather - parents must be aware of the dangers

BBC UK Thursday 25 June 2026, 20:00 UTC 1 min read

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Twenty years after her son's death, Maxine Johnson is urging families to understand the dangers.

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My son died swimming in a reservoir in hot weather - parents must be aware of the dangers

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