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RLSS Water Safety Workshop
Drowning Information
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The Facts of Drowning
• Who is most likely to drown?– 15 to 19 year old males are the largest group of casualties, weak and strong
swimmers are both at risk
• Why do people drown?– Trying to save others or pets, falling in unexpectedly, during water sports,
swimming after consuming alcohol, showing off in front of mates
• Where are people most likely to drown?– Inland water sites, mainly rivers and streams although many drownings happen
at other popular areas
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Why is water safety important?
• How many people around the world die from drowning each year?
1.2 Million!
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Who? - Case Study Doncaster boy Lewis Eddleston drowned in ditch
Sheffield & South YorkshireA 13-year-old boy found dead in a ditch in Doncaster died from drowning, a post-mortem examination has found.
Haydn Evans drowning in Carden Park Hotel lake accidental, inquest jury rules
North East WalesA teenager who drowned in the lake of a luxury hotel after being thrown out of a Christmas party died as a result of an accident... Wrexham river deaths: Alicia
Williams and David Platt drowned
North East WalesA couple who had been walking their dogs drowned after entering a swollen river in Wrexham, a coroner has heard.
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We have seen that people can drown when:
• Trying to save children or pets• Swimming after consuming alcohol• Falling in unexpectedly• Taking part in water sports
But...why do so many young people get into trouble?
Why? – Friends Like These
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Play Your Cards RightWhere do people drown?
Flip through the cards and decide whether you think the statistics get higher or lower
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Drowning PreventionThink about the 4 main reasons for drowning and how you can reduce each of these risks. Click on the model on the next slide to reveal
the answers.
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REDUCEDROWNINGS
Drowning Prevention Model
Cause of drowning
Action to prevent drowning
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REDUCEDROWNINGS
Drowning Prevention Model
Educate and inform
Provide supervision
Provide warnings &
deny access
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Cause of drowning
Action to prevent drowning
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