With the hot days of summer on hand, more families are turning to
water for family enjoyment.
Lakes and pools have long been the summer attraction when it
comes to fun in the sun, but there are hidden dangers. According to
statistics compiled by the Arlington Fire Department, approximately
3,600 people die every year because of drowning.
Fatal drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional
injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years, according to
Fire Department Community Relations Officer Eddie Saldivar. For
every child who dies from drowning, another four will receive
emergency hospital care for nonfatal water injuries.
Many factors play into the causes of accidental drowning, but one
thing is certain, accidental drowning is preventable.
The Arlington Fire Department offers water safety reminders.
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