deaths in lochs and rivers over the past 48 hours has prompted police to issue stark warnings over the risks. Six people lost their lives in Scotland's open waters over the weekend amid soaring temperatures as the country basked in a heatwave.
While there is no confirmation on what exactly caused these deaths, open water swimming be extremely dangerous and can result in drowning - especially due to cold water shock.
The tragic weekend began on Friday evening when Connor Markward, 16, died after getting into difficulty in the water at Balloch Castle Country Park, Loch Lomond.
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