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South Florida water safety experts discuss efforts to ramp up swimming instruction to decrease drowning incidents, especially in minority communities.
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The bills would direct the Florida Department of Health to develop a program that would contract with vendors to “increase water safety in this state."
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As the summer heats up in Florida, an expert warns families who have children with autism to pay close attention. Drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic kids.
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This has been the deadliest year ever for migrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Hundreds have drowned in the Rio Grande or perished from extreme heat in failed smuggling attempts.
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They are beta-testing the device after witnessing tragedies caused by drownings and near-drownings.
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In 2021, there were 98 deaths, up from 69 in 2020. This includes 24 in the greater Tampa Bay region.