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Float to live: How to stay safe in the water this weekend

High temperatures are forecast for much of the UK ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

The RNLI is urging the public to visit a lifeguarded beach and to follow the charity's safety advice.

Temperatures are expected to cool as we head into the Early May bank holiday weekend, but the lifesaving charity expects to still see an increase in visitors at the coast.

Video filmed by Greg Davies and Miriam Hide, edited by Greg Davies.

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