Hoteliers and people living near Loch Lomond will be taught how to use life-saving equipment - following one of the worst summers on record for drowning accidents.
Seven people died in Scottish waters within 24 hours in July, during a spell of warm weather. Edina Olahova, 29, her son Rana Haris Ali, nine, and their friend Mohammad Asim Raza, 41, died after getting into difficulty in Loch Lomond on July 24.
And the family of Connor Markward, 16, who died near Balloch Country Park, called for lessons to be learned after his death.Rescue services said educating the public on hazards such as currents and cold water shock is crucial - and called for more people to learn what to do if they spot someone in difficulty.Hotel and bars owners in
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