|
Drowning is a silent killer
|
|
|
|
School may be back in session, but Houston warm weather will last several more months, making trips to the lake, beach and pool carry the ever-present risk for drowning. Do you know how to spot a drowning adult or child? It can occur in only a few minutes and in only minimal amounts of water. There’s no splashing, waving or calling for help of any kind. It’s not like what you see on TV. In fact, many people would not even notice another person drowning at just 30 yards away. Here are some tips on how to keep yourself and those you love safe from this silent killer:
10 Signs of Drowning
- Head low in the water, mouth at water level
- Head tilted back with open mouth
- Hair over forehead or eyes
- Eyes glassy, empty and unable to focus
- Eyes closed
- Hyperventilating or gasping
- Not using legs
- Body is vertical and upright
- Trying to swim in a certain direction but not making progress
- Trying to roll over on the back
When you’re swimming with others, stay aware. Keep your eyes open for any oddities because even when things seem ok, they may not be. As any parent knows, kids make noise in the water. If they are not making noise, find out why and get them out of the water as soon as possible.
|
|
|
Back to Top
|
|
|
|