A campaign alerting youngsters to the dangers of bathing in the South Esk has been launched by Brechin Community Council.
The appeal by council vice-convener David Adam came in the wake of a Glasgow boy drowning in the River Kelvin at the weekend.
“We have produced a poster and flyers to be distributed around the Brechin schools and youth organisations this week before the schools break up for summer holidays,” he said.
“The river can be tempting to cool off in when it is hot but the water temperature below the surface can be as low as 7C, even in summer, the currents are strong and can easily drag you under the surface.
“There are no rescue aids or warning signs sited at the Inch and access is difficult, so we are encouraging kids to be aware of the dangers and to stay safe this summer.
“It is important that accidents like the one that happened to young Brechiner Scott Wilson in 2004 never happen again.”
Recent warmer weather has attracted youngsters to the river bank.
Mr Adam, who regularly kayaks on the river, said a cooling swim might be tempting but the water could be very cold, in stark contrast to high air and body temperatures.
His concerns had been raised by seeing youngsters in the river at the Inch or further down stream at Craig’s Pool.
There was the additional risk of injury from glass and items thrown into the river.