In the U.S., drowning is the leading cause of death for kids ages 1-4.
*Prevent unsupervised access to water and provide constant adult supervision. If swimming in an area with no lifeguard, designate a “water watcher”, whose sole responsibility is to keep a close eye and constant attention on everyone in and around the water. Drowning is typically fast and silent; 20-60 seconds before submerging. This is the time it would take someone to reply to a text or apply sunscreen!
*Children, inexperienced swimmers, and anyone on a boat or watercraft should wear a life jacket.
*Never dive in headfirst; always protect your neck
*If you are caught in a rip current, stay calm and don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the current; then, you can turn and swim towards the beach.
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