Multiple UK outlets report that deaths in or around water are increasing during the current hot weather period. The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) issues safety guidance urging people to “stop and think” before entering water, as warmer conditions continue. One report cites at least 15 deaths in water during the heatwave, while other outlets reference nine water-related deaths in the same period, indicating figures vary by how incidents are counted and/or by updates over time. The RLSS warning focuses on preventing preventable tragedies during hot weather, when more people are likely to swim, wade, or enter rivers, lakes and other open water areas. Coverage is consistent that the charity’s message is directed at the public and emphasizes caution before going into water. Across sources, the key theme is that heatwave conditions are associated with an elevated number of fatalities, leading to calls for better decision-making and safety awareness. No reports in the provided excerpts specify the precise circumstances of each death, or provide details on investigation outcomes.