Summer water safety

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc.  Temperatures are steadily rising, and with hot, sunny days comes the beckoning call of cool, refreshing waters, the perfect relief from the summer heat waves. But as trips to your favorite watering hole become a part of the weekly (or daily) routine, the risk of swim-related mishaps also increases. In fact, each year nearly 4,000 American lives are claimed by swimming-related tragedies. It is important to be aware of the risks associated with summer swimming and be prepared for those risks in order to keep all your swimmers safe this summer.  According to the CDC, an average of 3,960 Americans die each year from accidental drowning. That adds