Tombstoning: What Lies Beneath - Drip Feed

Reservoir Water Safety: Hidden Hazards, Cold Water Shock, and How to Stay Safe. In this Drip Feed episode, host Georgie speaks with Scottish Water chief reservoir ranger David “Davy” and Kirsty Doig of the Darcey Sunshine Foundation about why reservoirs are especially dangerous compared with pools or the sea. They explain that reservoirs are operational water-supply sites with industrial infrastructure such as dams, valve towers, pipes, and air curtains that can create negative buoyancy, plus hidden underwater hazards and very cold temperatures that can trigger cold water shock and panic. To find out more about the Darcey Sunshine Foundation, and how to get involved please visit: https://www.darceysunshine.org For additional safety advice, please visit: www.scottishwater.co.uk/watersafety Or: https://watersafetyscotland.org.uk/advice-hub/water-safety-code/ 00:00 Reservoirs Aren’t Lochs 00:44 Meet the Guests 01:30 Hidden Hazards Explained 03:58 Rules Signage and Access 06:01 Kids Teens and Risk 08:04 Tombstoning and Enforcement 11:48 Safety Gear Demo 13:30 Cold Water Shock 15:06 Darcey Sunshine Mission 19:03 Layers of Protection 19:35 Learn to Swim Progress 20:33 Who’s Most at Risk 21:57 Barriers and Awareness Days 24:12 Quick Fire Safety Tips 27:11 Final Takeaways and Resources