Splashing, wading, and paddling — it must mean a great day in
the water. Playing at the beach, at a water park, by a lake, or
in a pool can be a real treat on a hot day. Swimming is a lot of
fun, but drowning is a real danger. Even kids who know how to
swim can drown so, let's find out how to stay safe in the water.
Why Is It Important to Be Safe in the Water? Fish are able to
live and breathe in water, but people need air to breathe.
People drown when too much water gets into their lungs. When
that happens, the lungs can't carry enough oxygen to the brain
and the rest of the body. Drowning is the second most common
cause of death from injuries among kids under the age of 14.
Drowning can happen so fast — sometimes in less than 2 minutes
after a person's head goes under the water. That leaves very
little time for someone to help. Many drownings and near-
drownings occur when a kid accidentally falls into a swimming
pool. But accidents can happen anywhere — at someone's home or
even at your own house, and that'