This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Swimmers have been asked to stick to a "lifeguarded beach". Recent deaths. The five other people died after going into lakes. Image source, PSNI. Jay Moffett, 13, was taken to hospital after entering water in the Canal Court area of Scarva, but later died. Related Topics. Republic of Ireland. Published 23 July. Published 21 July. Up until relatively recently, this boiling river was a mere myth to westerners.
Also known as "La Bomba," the river reaches temperatures of over degrees Fahrenheit — high enough to cook small animals alive and to impart third-degree burns on humans. The heat is geothermal but, interestingly, does not come from volcanoes. Rio Tinto meaning Red River is mesmerizing with its deep ocher-colored water. Of course, these metals have attracted the greed of humans for centuries. The river saw centuries of mining along its banks. The practice of burning off sulfur killed vegetation and affected the health of animals and humans living in the area.
Like many dangerous rivers, the Vishwamitri is home to hundreds of crocodiles. What makes it deadly, however, is not that these reptiles live in its waters, but that it passes through cities, bringing its resident crocs along. This is particularly an issue in the city of Vadodara, where residents have to be constantly on the lookout for crocodiles, especially when the tide is high.
Crocodiles have been found in unlikely places in the city, including parks, bathrooms and railways. The third longest river in Africa, the Niger River crosses through 10 countries and brings water into the southern Sahara Desert. Unfortunately, as with many other rivers, the Niger has a propensity to flood unexpectedly, having claimed the lives of thousands of people.
Animals that are essential to the livelihood of the riverside communities are also often victims of the flooding. This means that even when people survive, they face a loss of property that threatens their ability to meet even their most basic needs. Besides flooding, the river attracts mosquitos, which bring with them diseases such as malaria and dengue. These diseases are often deadly, particularly for children and immunocompromised people.
A more modern problem for the Niger River is its level of pollution, which makes its water unsafe to drink. Since many communities don't have other sources of water, they are exposed to waterborne illnesses. Running through six Asian countries, the Mekong is a life source for an estimated 60 million people. Many parts of the river are calm enough to live in, and several communities have adapted to its extreme changes in water levels by creating floating villages.
However, other parts of the river are not as friendly, being considered virtually impossible to navigate through. Floods still affect most communities near the river, causing deaths and irreparable destruction. Those who navigate the river also have to make sure they are careful not to fall, since Siamese crocodiles inhabit it. Unlike other rivers on this list, the Parana River is not made dangerous by animals or pollution, but rather by its sheer strength and force. The river often overflows, flooding villages and towns and sometimes forcing people to emigrate from the area when the damage is impossible to avoid.
It also has very strong currents, so that only experts can navigate it with at least a semblance of ease. Climate change is causing the snow from the Himalaya to melt more quickly, so the river has become more prone to flooding.
Each year during rain season, several villages have to be evacuated in their entirety, and the destruction endangers the quality of life of villagers. The river also has bull sharks, so caution is strongly advised to those considering taking a dip.
Sadly, many people have made this exact mistake and suffered fatal consequences. The current of the river at a part known as the Strid— which is narrow enough that you can jump from one bank to the other — is surprisingly strong and has been known to swiftly carry people away.
The river also has hidden tunnels whose pressure sucks people in, leaving them with little chance of being rescued. The Yangtze is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world, after the Nile and the Amazon. Though many communities in China depend on it for water, food and transportation, it is also a perilous river to live close to. The Yangtze has been prone to overflowing and has destroyed many homes and communities in the past years.
The river also has been made more dangerous by people, since it has been used as the dumping ground for agricultural and industrial runoff of countless towns and cities, including megacities like Shanghai. The Tarcoles is included here simply because it is the most crocodile-laden river in the entire world. With more than 2, crocs making their home here, it is estimated that there are 63 of them per square mile.
You can find out more about water safety on the keeping safe on waterways and at the coast page. A swim or a dip in a reservoir, quarry or lake may seem like a great idea, particularly on a very warm day, but it could all end in tragedy. We will not reply to your feedback. Don't include any personal or financial information, for example National Insurance, credit card numbers, or phone numbers.
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