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10 Open Water Safety Tips
- By: TXAPA
- On: 04/04/2022 11:26:20
- In: Safety Shares
Most children in the U.S. drown in open water which includes natural bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, and oceans as well as man-made bodies of water like canals, reservoirs, and retention ponds. In 2016, open water drownings made up 43 percent of fatal childhood drownings.
1. Swim in a designated swimming area
2. When in doubt, get out
3. Know the conditions
4. Never Swim Alone
5. Choose the right equipment
6. Understand currents
7. No Alcohol
8. Wear USCG-approved life vest
9 .Have A Plan For Emergencies
10. Swim parallel to the shore