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Swimming Safety Teaching the Basics of Avoiding Water Accidents to Soldiers

Swimming Safety Teaching the Basics of Avoiding Water Accidents to Soldiers. Drowning is second leading cause of accidental death for people 0-44 years old. Drownings on Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes 25% are soldiers or dependents of soldiers

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Swimming Safety Teaching the Basics of Avoiding Water Accidents to Soldiers

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  1. Swimming Safety Teaching the Basics of Avoiding Water Accidents to Soldiers

  2. Drowning is second leading cause of accidental death for people 0-44 years old • Drownings on Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes • 25% are soldiers or dependents of soldiers • 2 main causes are swimming activities and boating activities • 85% are Male • Almost all knew how to Swim • Many drownings are within 10 feet of safety and are people who did not intend to be in the water

  3. Causes of Adult Swimming Fatalities TOP TEN

  4. Causes of Adult Swimming Fatalities TOP TEN 10. Over Estimating One’s Ability

  5. Causes of Adult Swimming Fatalities TOP TEN 9. Falling Off Flotation TOYS

  6. Causes of Adult Swimming Fatalities TOP TEN • Cold Water – • Hypothermia decreases physical ability

  7. Causes of Adult Swimming Fatalities TOP TEN • Falling in Without Intending to

  8. Causes of Adult Swimming Fatalities TOP TEN 6. Swimming after wind-blown objects

  9. Causes of Adult Swimming Fatalities TOP TEN • Wading off • Steep Drop-off

  10. Causes of Adult Swimming Fatalities TOP TEN • Jumping Off Cliffs or Bridges • or other High Risk Behaviors

  11. Causes of Adult Swimming Fatalities TOP TEN 3. Trying to Rescue Someone Else

  12. Causes of Adult Swimming Fatalities TOP TEN 2. Alcohol or Drug Use

  13. Causes of Adult Swimming Fatalities TOP TEN • Not admitting you are a poor swimmer • (to yourself or to your group)

  14. Drowning is called the “Silent Killer” Recognize the Drowning “Look” • Drowning is called the “Silent Killer” • Vertical in water, head back, arms out, working to keep head out of water

  15. Ways to Decrease Swimming Drownings in Open Water • Education - Teach Basic Water Safety Concepts • Teach “Reach, Throw, Row- Don’t Go!” • Natural Hazards – Lake level Changes at BN/SH, • - Flash Flooding (Turn Around-Don’t Drown)

  16. Ways to Decrease Swimming Drownings in Open Water • Watch Your Children – Stay within an arm’s reach • Swim with a Group – (Battle Buddy = Swim Buddy) • Easy on the Booze • Respect the Water – It is very unforgiving. • Respect The Weather - In Texas it changes fast.

  17. Summary of Swimming Safety • Know Swimming Safety Rules • FOLLOW them • Avoid high risk behaviors • Swim with a buddy • Easy on the booze

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