Children risking lives swimming in cold waters of reservoir

Local Sinn Féin councillor Emma McGinley has warned of the dangers of unsupervised swimming at the reservoir.

She raised concerns following reports of young people swimming unsupervised.

“There has been reports of young people having breached the gates of Creggan Reservoir and swimming in the water unsupervised.

“This is a massive safety issue.

“I would urge parents to speak with their children and teenagers about the dangers that come with swimming here unsupervised," she said.