A new federal report on drownings urges families to be vigilant on the water this summer. A Phoenix fire official noted that the number of drownings involving children is increasing as summer approaches. In Utah, officials are warning residents to be extra careful around fast-moving water after two people died within 24 hours. Water rescue teams are sharpening their skills to help prevent swimming tragedies and are advising people not to swim in undesignated areas. A recent rescue in Moab underscores the importance of respecting water dangers. The warnings come with hashtags #watersafety, #provoriver, and #waterrescue.
Harrowing Moab rescue shows importance of respecting water dangers https://t.co/yALngyJFfx
As summer approaches, water rescue teams are sharpening their skills to help prevent swimming tragedies. They are also warning people not to swim in any areas that are not designated for swimming. @K_Hua spoke with officials about water safety. https://t.co/rMbwgkOA7z
Officials are warning Utahns to be extra careful around fast-moving water after two people died in just 24 hours. https://t.co/Nn5SWxFsh9 #watersafety #provoriver #waterrescue
A Phoenix fire official said the number of drownings involving children is heading in the wrong direction as summer nears. https://t.co/ZtFOaTbGTs
New federal report on drownings urges families to be vigilant on the water this summer https://t.co/cuOukKS4fZ