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Water Safety Day At Marguerite Aquatics Center

In an ongoing effort to prevent drownings, the City of Mission Viejo hosts this free to all Water Safety Day!

It only takes seconds to drown. Learn water safety in Mission Viejo.
It only takes seconds to drown. Learn water safety in Mission Viejo. (OCFA Photo)

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Water Safety Day is on tap for May 11 at Marguerite Aquatics Center in Mission Viejo. This is a part of an ongoing effort to prevent drownings, the city has said.

The free Water Safety Day on Saturday, May 11 from 1:30-4 pm at the Marguerite Aquatics Center, 27474 Casta Del Sol.

Designed for the entire family, Water Safety Day will feature drowning-prevention tips and information, free recreational swimming, family activities and raffle prizes.

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Food will be available for purchase.

The need for this event is certainly there:

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Drowning is the leading cause of death and disability in California for kids under 5.

Parents, grandparents and others are encouraged to attend this essential event and learn easy lifesaving tips and tricks for water emergencies.

Learn how to be a water watcher!

For more information about this free event, contact 949-859-4348 or fitness@cityofmissionviejo.org.

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