This weather encourages even the non-swimmer to have a go in water. Fortunately I've never experienced anyone drowning athough I've spent many hours plodding up and down swimming pools. Swimming in the sea has never held any attraction perhaps because I was always warned, as a child, it could be dangerous.
I have to admit I've always imagined someone drowning would be shouting for help, flaying around and generally showing signs of serious distress - the typical portrayal of drowning in films.
Everyone, particularly parents, should read this blog post. Discover the truth. Being aware just may help save someone who can't help themselves.
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It is a fact that more swimmers drown than non-swimmers.
Probably because more swimmers go swimming Joe!
But Billy,they're not swimming if they're drowning,
What - All of them Joe?
I'm with Billy on this one Joe, but I see what you mean. That's statistics for you. :)
Very interesting information and I think, not many people know that.
Should certainly be publicised and may save lives.
It certainly opened my eyes Apogee. Hopefully a parent or two is now aware that their child won't start thrashing around if it is in trouble in water.
Read and noted.
Should be a public information film on the telly, maybe repeated on holiday programmes.
Good idea Rightwinggit, but a bit too sensible for the BBC.
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