Nearly 800 children drown every year in the U.S., with two-thirds of drownings happening between May and August, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. Many drowning deaths occur in lakes, rivers, oceans, ponds and other open water. Check out this report from @SafeKidsWorldwide and @Nationwide: Hidden Hazards: An Exploration of Open Water Drowning and Risks for Children.
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