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Latest News About Tragic rise in drowning deaths

Drowning fatalities climbed more than half again as much this year when set against the same period last year. Inadequate supervision and lack of swimming skills are the top reasons to blame. A child vanished beneath the surface at a public pool and barely survived. Three people jumped into the water to cut loose a turtle stuck underwater. Trainers now urge safety measures as Drowning Prevention Week begins.