Drowning how it goes down

Springtime is here, and the sun is warming things up.

People dreaming to visit the local pools and experience thrilling moments in the water.

Not a bad choice especially after COVID, and couple of years of restrictions.

Swimming on a daily basis is good for the mind, body, and soul. It could do wonders for your health. Swimming works on your entire body – head to foot – and burns major calories unlike other cardio exercises. 

Now the important questions to consider: How safe are you with water? What do you need to know in advance to keep your child and yourself from drowning?

Do you know: almost 70 percent of drownings happen during non-swimming times? The leading cause for children ages 1 to 4: unintentional drowning.

You see, I am an aquatic professional with 20 plus years of industry experience: from sitting on the stands; lifeguarding, and running a pool -- I have seen a lot. 

When my 4 year old son was sinking in a home pool in the backyard, I had to jump into the water to save him. Because I had the knowledge and ability, I was able to quickly respond; if not he would have been another statistic. 

The point is: No one is exempt; everyone has to be on guard. Everyone needs to know water safety precautions and tips. There was a couple who did CPR and could save their little daughter who fell into a water bucket. Their little knowledge about CPR could save their daughter’s life.

Knowledge is power, it saves lives.

In this episode, I discussed about drowning and how it happens: my own drowning story when I was 3 --how I was protected because our family knew the rule of protection, how I saved my son from drowning, what is unintentional drowning, story of a baby girl saved after she fell into a bucket with water, what to do when it rains etc,.

I want you to have a happy and healthy summer -- a zero drowning summer. I want you and your kids not only to enjoy your swimming, but also to keep yourself away from all harm and danger.