- Every day 2 children under the age of 14 drown. EVERY DAY. That's a scary and very real number.
(Others nearly drown and are left with damage that can leave them with life-long disabilities).
- According to Almaden Valley Athletic Club Swim School, 70% of children who drown are accompanied by one or both parents at the time they drown.
- Among children ages 1 to 4 years, most drownings occur in residential swimming pools. Most young children who drowned in pools were last seen in the home, had been out of sight less than 5 minutes, and were in the care of one or both parents at the time. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
Stay tuned --- tomorrow I will share tips on keeping our kids safe in the water.
