According to the American Red Cross, 69% of young children who drown were not expected to be in or near water. Always keep your eyes on children. Never leave your child alone; if you have to leave, take your child with you.

ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE JACKET…Even for the activities that don't require them.  Researchers estimate that life jackets may prevent half of all water sports-related deaths.

Life jackets are the lifeblood of safe boating. The U.S. Coast Guard reported 3,887 accidents that involved 556 boating deaths in 2024. Where cause of death was known, 76% was due to drowning and 87% of the victims were not wearing a life jacket. Alcohol continued to be the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents, accounting for 92 deaths.