A small artificial body of water, which may be especially dangerous for little children as it can be much deeper than expected. Main dangers of ponds: steep banks, muddy bottom and unknown depth.<\/p>\n
Special protective fences can be built around ponds near houses.<\/p>\n![\"tiik\"](\"http:\/\/veeohutus.ee\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/tiik-300x200.jpg\")
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Quarry<\/h2>\n
An artificial body of water with an unpredictable bottom.
\nMain dangers of quarries: unpredictable bottom, unexpected (sharp, rusted) underwater objects and water plants.<\/p>\n
Gets deep very quickly<\/p>\n![\"karj\u00e4\u00e4r\"](\"http:\/\/veeohutus.ee\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/karj\u00e4\u00e4r-300x225.jpeg\")
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River<\/h2>\n
Wide and slow rivers may seem deceitfully safe.
\nMain dangers of rivers: the current may seem slow, but may actually be very strong. Depth varies from very shallow to very deep. Water temperature is usually lower and the water is not transparent.<\/p>\n
With rivers one should avoid places of falling water, such as dams, dams and waterfalls.<\/p>\n![\"j\u00f5gi\"](\"http:\/\/veeohutus.ee\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/j\u00f5gi-300x225.jpg\")
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Lake<\/h2>\n
Plant life may cause a risk when swimming.
\nMain dangers of lakes: water depth varies from very deep to very shallow.
\nThe bottom bay be solid or very muddy.<\/p>\n![\"j\u00e4rv\"](\"http:\/\/veeohutus.ee\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/j\u00e4rv-300x225.jpg\")
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The sea<\/h2>\n
Seawater temperature is usually lower than in lakes and ponds.
\nMain dangers of the sea: waves may alter the direction of the swimmer very strongly (depends on wind direction and speed).<\/p>\n
Water is not transparent.<\/p>\n![\"meri\"](\"http:\/\/veeohutus.ee\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/meri-300x225.jpg\")
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