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Child Drowning Crisis Rising | Bangor News
Drowning is the top killer of kids ages one to four—and a growing threat for older children too. After years of decline thanks to safety campaigns and swim lessons, child drownings surged post-pandemic, with over 800 reported in 2024. The pandemic disrupted swim lessons, cut lifeguard numbers, and led to more unsupervised swimming. One family’s tragedy in 1989 sparked a national water safety movement. While early data hints at a dip last year, numbers remain higher than pre-pandemic. Experts urge swim lessons and—most critically—full caregiver attention near water. Tech like immersion alarms…
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