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of Avoiding Water Accidents 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 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

Causes of Adult Swimming Fatalities TOP TEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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