Drowning Prevention Week
The importance of teaching children to swim is being highlighted in a new campaign as part of Drowning Prevention Week.
The importance of teaching children to swim highlighted by Drowning Prevention Week
Drowning is now the third highest cause of accidental death in children. Tollana Reeves-Shearn from West Cornwall fell into a deep pond near Camborne. But she managed to swim to the surface after taking lessons from just 12 weeks old.
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Mum says all kids should learn to swim
Mum of toddler who nearly drowned says all kids should learn to swim
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Tollana's life was saved by lessons at just 12 weeks
400 people die from drowning every year and it's now the third highest cause of accidental death in children.