The August edition of Your North Yorkshire officially features solo rower Jasmine Harrison spearheading a new river safety initiative focused on the River Swale near Richmond Falls.
The multi-agency campaign—backed by North Yorkshire Council and local fire crews—warns holidaymakers and local teenagers against cold water shock, dangerous undercurrents, and submerged limestone ledges.
Emergency services are encouraging visitors to enjoy riverbanks safely, highlighting that mountain-fed rivers across the Dales remain dangerously cold beneath the surface even during warm summer afternoons.