In 2017, there were 17 deaths due to unintentional drowning in Connecticut. Continue Reading →
Public Officials, Swim Safety Advocates Join Drowning Prevention Roundtable
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Preventing the Next Accidental Drowning
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A near-drowning in Greenwich of a five-year-old boy is a stark reminder how a child can drown in just moments. Splash pools, hot tubs, and even modest above ground pools take lives. Rather than instill fear, there are some good books on pool safety geared toward children. One is by Stew Leonard, Jr who lost his son in a drowning accident. One is by the Cohns here in Greenwich who lost their son Zachary in the family pool. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Police: Near Drowning of Five-Year-Old Boy
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On Monday, a five-year-old Greenwich boy nearly drowned in a private pool. The victim was not wearing a flotation vest but had been using a “noodle” pool toy to stay above the water throughout the afternoon. Continue Reading →