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Child Drowning Crisis Rising | Greenville News
Drowning is the top cause of death for kids aged one to four in the U.S. and a major threat up to age fourteen, often occurring in pools or bathtubs. After a brief decline thanks to safety campaigns and swimming lessons, child drownings surged from 2019 to 2024—driven by pandemic disruptions to swim programs, reduced lifeguard training, and more unsupervised water play. Tragic stories like that of Stewie Leonard, who drowned at 21 months, fuel efforts to push water safety, including funding lessons and raising awareness. While early data hints at a possible dip in 2023, drownings remain…
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