#GetWaterWise: Former Olympic swimmer gives advice on how to 'float to live'
Michael Jamieson has been speaking to MFR.
Former Olympic swimmer Michael Jamieson has been sharing advice on how to 'float to live', as part of our #GetWaterWise campaign.
It's after dozens of people across the UK have accidentally drowned this year.
We've been learning how to stay safe if we get into trouble in the water.
WATCH: MFR gets a tutorial on how to 'float to live'
Michael's five steps to learn how to float if you fall into water
1) Fight your instinct to thrash around
2) Try to lean back
3) Extend your arms and legs, and if you need to - gently move them around to help you float in a sculling motion
4) Float in this position until you can control your breathing
5) Only then when you're comfortable in the water should you call for help
The advice comes as experts warn they're expecting a rise in accidental drownings this summer.
Michael's key water safety advice
Michael said: "Water might look safe, but it can be dangerous - especially open water.
"People may swim well indoors, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you'd be comfortable and able to swim in cold open water.
"Taking safety advice, acknowledging special flags, and notices around open water.
"Don't go alone - especially with children.
"You should always attend open water with adults.
"Learn the steps on how to help - you may be able to help yourself and be comfortable floating to live, but others may not be in that same position - so learn these steps of how to help yourself and others in an emergency."