Westfield Health Bulletin: Dont’ forget water safety when trying to beat the heat

Westfield Health Bulletin: Dont’ forget water safety when trying to beat the heat

Another sweltering, humid summer day. The water in rivers running through New England looks inviting splashing against rocks, winding around bends, ebbing and flowing as the hot sun glistens on it and calls out to come cool off. Don’t be fooled, looks are deceiving. A quick dip in the river could be deadly, especially if you don’t know how to swim. There are many hidden dangers in rivers and most of them may lead to drowning. Which has been an a…