Every summer, EMSA prepares for pediatric drowning incidents.
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Every summer, EMSA prepares for pediatric drowning incidents.
According to EMSA, these incidents are avoidable and families are encouraged to take precautions to prevent them.
EMSA says to watch for the following signs of drowning:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drowning is the leading cause of death for kids ages 1 to 4 years old. It is also the second leading cause of unintentional injury among kids 5 to 14 years old.
The CDC also says around 40 million adults in America do not know how to swim.