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Wear a Lifejacket: Number One Rule of Drowning Prevention
The city says most drownings are preventable and urges residents to follow water safety steps as regional deaths and rescues rise.
- Enderby council declared July 19 to 25 as National Drowning Prevention Week, with the City's proclamation noting that most drownings are preventable through education and respect for water dangers.
- Multiple water emergencies prompted the declaration: a boater's body was recovered from Mara Lake by the RCMP's Underwater Recovery Team Tuesday, July 14, and a drowning occurred during the Across the Lake Swim Saturday, July 18.
- On Wednesday, Kelowna RCMP released six water safety guidelines emphasizing sobriety, swimming skills, operator certification via Pleasure Craft Operator Card, and wearing appropriate PFDs for your activity.
- The City urges residents to supervise children near water, refrain from alcohol during aquatic activities, and always wear lifejackets when boating; swimming lessons help develop essential safety skills.
- Drowning remains a leading cause of preventable injury death, and National Drowning Prevention Week positions water safety as a Canada-wide priority through sustained education and awareness campaigns.
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Enderby marks drowning prevention week as fatal incidents pile up in region
The City of Enderby is marking Drowning Prevention Week at a time when drownings in regional waters are stacking up. Enderby council declared July 19 to 25 as National Drowning Prevention Week in the city. It’s a Canada-wide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about water safety, reducing drowning incidents, and promoting lifesaving education and skills. “Drowning remains a significant public health concern and is one of the leading causes…
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