Summer is in full swing, were hitting the beach, enjoying the pool and having a blast. However, it’s important to remember that water safety is crucial, it takes only a few short minutes for someone to drown. Although both of my boys are good swimmers, even the strongest swimmer is at risk when someone pushes him in or jumps on top of him.
As I was keeping a vigilant eye on the kids in the pool the other day, I got to thinking about an important article, Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning, by marine safety specialist, Mario Vittone. In it, he talks about what drowning really does look like, signs to watch out for and what to do.
“It is the number two cause of accidental death in children, age 15 and under (just behind vehicle accidents) — of the approximately 750 children who will drown next year, about 375 of them will do so within 25 yards of a parent or other adult. In ten percent of those drownings, the adult will actually watch them do it, having no idea it is happening…”
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Drowning is quiet. It is not often obvious that the person is in distress. There isn’t all the splashing we see in movies. When someone is drowning, they make very little noise or no noise at all because they are trying to breath.
You really can’t take your eyes off of your kids for even a minute. Be sure to read his article, it’s valuable information we can all benefit from, particularly this time of year. Check out this video too & forward this post to everyone you know who has kids, let’s keep them safe this summer.