Swimming & water safety

Released: May 30, 2024 at 9:42 a.m.

For many families, summer activities include swimming, boating, kayaking or canoeing. Unfortunately, each year, tragic and preventable water related fatalities occur in Manitoba. Infants and toddlers drown mainly in bathtubs and pools, whereas older children and youth drown mainly in large bodies of water. Rivers and open waters can be dangerous if one underestimates the power of currents that can sweep victims away in an instant. Be cautious about swimming in currents.

These Safety strategies can help prevent tragedy.

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