Warnings of the fatal dangers of water after drinking

Hard-hitting campaign attempts to highlight the problem of being near water after drinking Credit: Royal Life Saving Society UK

There are fresh warnings tonight over the potentially fatal dangers of entering water after drinking - with a hard-hitting campaign attempting to highlight a problem many are unaware of.

One in four adults who drown have alcohol in their bloodstream with young people most at risk.

Jackie Roberts' daughter died last year after falling into a river following a night out drinking with friends:

Those behind today's message say people's apathy towards the dangers of the water must change if the alarming frequency of drownings is to stop.

Sam Amin died after falling into the River Avon in Bath

Sam Amin was one of four men to die in the River Avon in Bath last year, Chris Taylor another. In all nine men have perished since 2009.

And this year a man died after being found in the water beside this Bristol club. Managers say they're doing all they can to minimise the dangers.

Campaigners, though, stress it's down to us all to ensure a good night out is still remembered in the morning.