Swimming at the Weir
Koupání na jezu
A crucial guide from the Water Rescue Service ČČK Prague 6, providing vital safety information and warnings for swimming in flowing water and near weirs, detailing specific dangers and offering practical advice to prevent accidents.

⚠️ Essential safety guide for swimming in flowing water and near weirs.
🌊 Learn how to navigate specific dangers and ensure a safe experience.

Why Go

💡 Understand the unique risks of rivers and weirs
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Protect yourself and your loved ones from potential hazards
✅ Get practical advice on safe water entry, exit, and behavior

Why Avoid

🚫 Never enter water you don't know or where depth is uncertain
⛔ Avoid direct jumping into water
⚠️ Do not swim directly above weirs due to strong currents
🌊 Be aware of the dangerous 'vývařiště' (hydraulic jump) below weirs

Swimming Tips

👟 Wear water shoes to prevent foot injuries from underwater objects
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Keep smaller children under constant supervision
🏊‍♀️ Stay closer to river banks to avoid collisions with boats and paddlers
💧 Be mindful of water quality, which can be worse in stagnant areas
❌ Avoid swimming across fast-flowing rivers

Checklist

🧐 Assess water depth and potential underwater obstacles
💪 Evaluate the strength of the current
Signs to look for: warning signs, yellow buoys, foamy water below weirs

Managed By

🚑 Vodní záchranná služba ČČK Praha 6 (Water Rescue Service ČČK Prague 6)

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