A young man drowned at White Pines Beach on my daughter’s birthday. The memory haunts me each summer and has led me to share these water safety and drowning prevention tips, so you can prevent a similar tragedy in your family. In the article (link below), I’ll discuss the following:
- What drowning reports and statistics say.
- Drowning signs – how to know if a person is in trouble in the water.
- Water safety tips for everyone.
Key points
- Anyone can drown.
- Drowning is swift and often silent.
- When you’re near water with children, nothing is more critical than supervising them.
- Take a first aid and CPR class and learn to save a life.
Remember—drowning is preventable.