Rain and warm weather melts snow into water that flows into rivers
	With the extra water added from rain and melting snow, the river gets deeper and picks up speed
	Running water makes the ice soft and weak and can be easily broken under the weight of a child
	River banks can be icy and slippery. The ground can be soft and tumble into the water. Keep far away from the edge!
	The current is the strongest in the centre
	Falling into cold water can be deadly. You become weak and cold. You have a hard time thinking and swimming.
	Most water accidents occur in places where children played before

 

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