On this blog, we set aside time for these special blog posts that shine a light on some important stories of drowning deaths and heroic rescues. Today, we’re looking back at a few powerful tales from May 2019.
At Life Saver Pool Fence, we believe that education is critical to improving water safety. By sharing these stories, it is our hope that we show the importance of proper training and demonstrate how to best handle yourself in a dangerous situation. After all, when a person takes the proper safety precautions, drowning is preventable.
Read on for the tragic drowning deaths and heroic rescues of May.
May’s Tales of Drowning Deaths and Heroic Rescues
Girl Saves Little Sister from Drowning in a Swimming Pool
Let’s start with a feel-good rescue story. In this story, 10-year-old Jayla Dallis saved her little sister from drowning at a community swimming pool. Her 3-year-old sister Kayli had jumped into the water with a green floating tube around her waist. Unfortunately, the girl flipped over in the tube, leaving her head submerged under water. That’s when Jayla sprang into action! This heroic rescue story shows why people need to learn the dangers of relying on floaties.
Read the full story at this link.
Man Drowns After His Boat Overturns
Now for a sadder story to put a finer point on that lesson about life preservers. In this tale, a man’s body was discovered after an apparent mishap with his personal watercraft. It seems the craft turned over, pushing the man into the water. Sadly, he didn’t know how to swim and was not wearing a life jacket. This tragic event reminds us that it’s never too late to take swimming lessons.
Read the full story at this link.
18-Month-Old Saves Himself After Falling in the Water
Moving away from drowning deaths, here’s another positive tale from May. One resourceful toddler in Palm Beach was able to save his own life after a close call. Because the boy had had swimming instruction, he knew how to get himself out of danger. Just like it’s never too late for adults to learn to swim, lessons are also available for children who are younger than you may expect.
One of the methods for teaching young ones to swim is called Infant Swimming Resource. You can learn all about ISR in this blog post.
Read the full story at this link.
The Hidden Drowning Danger of a Toilet
Here’s another terrible story, this time about an 11-month-old child in Phoenix who drowned in a toilet. Police are investigating the story right now, but many of us ignore unlikely drowning hazards around our houses. Phoenix fire officials said the little girl’s parents were not home at the time of the incident, but an older family member was babysitting. This illustrates the importance of active supervision. A child should be watched closely at all times.
Read the full story at this link.
Heroic Dog Rescues Another Dog
Some of these tales of drowning deaths can be pretty depressing. Let’s wrap up our May tales with a positive rescue story that everyone can enjoy. Back in April, Remus the dog saved his buddy Smokey from a watery grave. After Smokey fell over the edge of the pool, Remus leapt to his canine pal’s aid. The surveillance video of the event went viral and, in May, Remus was presented with an award. What a proud pup!
