World Drowning Prevention Day • July 25
Water gives life, but it can also take life in minutes.
Drowning can happen in pools, rivers, lakes, beaches, canals, wells, and during floods. Anyone can be at risk, including strong swimmers. Currents, sudden changes in depth, exhaustion, injury, or panic can quickly turn dangerous.
Floods bring another risk. Familiar streets can hide open drains, holes, debris, and strong currents under muddy water.
Many drowning deaths can be prevented when we work together:
• Keep young children within reach and always watch them around water.
• Secure pools, wells, water tanks, and other water hazards.
• Teach and learn basic swimming, floating, and water safety skills.
• Wear a proper life jacket when boating or in open water.
• Avoid swimming alone and choose designated swimming areas, preferably with lifeguards.
• Support community safety measures such as warning signs, barriers, rescue equipment, and trained responders.
• During floods, stay away from swollen rivers and avoid walking, swimming, or driving through floodwater. Warn others about dangerous areas and help those who may need assistance.
• Learn CPR and safe rescue methods. If someone is drowning, call for emergency help. Reach or throw a rope, pole, or floating object when possible, and do not enter dangerous water unless trained and equipped to do so.
We do not need to fear water. We need to respect it.
Like musicians playing the same piece, we may have different parts, but keeping one another safe requires us to play together.
⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ