There have been widespread warnings about the dangers of trying to cool off with a swim in the sea, lake or river

Thousands of schools remained closed, trains were cancelled again and commuters were urged not to travel 'unless absolutely necessary' amid the rare red warning.

Tragedy struck at reservoirs, lakes and rivers across the country, leading to widespread warnings about the dangers faced in water.

Brody Leach, 22, got into difficulty in the River Severn during the heatwave - his body was recovered in Shrewsbury, Shropshire on Saturday morning, police said

Widespread warnings about the dangers of swimming in open water

There have been widespread warnings about the dangers of trying to cool off with a swim in the sea, lake or river

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West Midlands Police said that the body of a woman had been recovered from Swan Pool in Sandwell Valley Country Park after she went missing in the water just after 4:30pm.

A 15-year-old boy and a 55-year-old woman died in separate incidents over the weekend - meaning seven people have now died in open water during the recent heatwave