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Swimming is a timeless "Life Skill" that has been passed down from generation to generation. But even with all this information and knowledge about swimming, drowning is still a major threat to our communities. Every day about ten people die from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children aged 14 or younger. Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States.

  • Jun 20, 2017
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