Swim instructors in Greater Cincinnati emphasize drowning prevention

Maricopa County sees significant drop in child drowning deaths compared to last June

First responders are cautiously optimistic about the decline, but warn that parents should never let their guard down around water.

Follow water safety guidelines to prevent drowning

Drowning fatalities among children in the summertime warrant water safety awareness. A Baylor College of Medicine emergency physician explains that water safety must be practiced all year long, as drowning is silent, quick and can occur even in shallow waters.

Commentary: Summer should be about fun, not swimming fear

Through formal swim lessons, by empowering young ones with the life-saving skill of water safety, we can reduce the risk of drowning by up to 88% for young children.

2 deaths over weekend heighten awareness for drowning prevention

If 11-month-old Felix Pisani wandered into a backyard pool or any other body of water, he might be able to stay afloat long enough until help could arrive.I caught up with him and his mother Zoe at the Live Like Jake Swim School in Palm Beach Gardens, where Felix takes regular self-rescue swim lessons.WATCH: Summer months highest for drowning deaths Looking into drowning prevention measuresThe toddler can float on his back for several minutes, w…

Swim instructors in Greater Cincinnati emphasize drowning prevention

Swim instructors in Greater Cincinnati are emphasizing the importance of drowning prevention after the area experienced four drownings in the first few weeks of summer.