Indiana DNR shares tips on how you can swim safely this summer
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The american the the american academy of pediatrics is urging parents to take action when it comes to "water safety."
Children are at home more due to the pandemic.
That means..
They may have more access to pools, lakes, and other bodies of water.
Good evening and thanks for joining us.
That extra exposure to water..
Comes with risks.
The c-d-c says about one in five people who die from drowning is a child younger than 14.
It's a sad reality the wabash valley knows.
We've had two tragic drowning accidents just one week apart.
8-year-old athena welch died sunday.
She was in big raccoon creek, near the mansfield covered bridge.
One week before that, a two-year-old girl died in universal.
Police say her family found her in a back-yard pool... and weren't able to save her.
In tonight's to save her.
In tonight's top story..
News 10's jada huddlestun shares advice from the indiana department of conservation on ways to stay safe.
In indiana..
Seven people have drowned in the last week.
It's a number indiana convseration officers say they wish was zero.
But..
With summer in full swing and more and more people in the water... they know accidents happen.
That's why they're sharing tips to help keep you and your family safe.
D-n-r officers say you should always wear a life jacket..
And steer clear of the water if you can't swim.
It's a good idea to have a fence around pools.
Make sure responsible adults are closely watching children.
Here's ways you can stay safe while you're having fun: "i would say..
Avoid alcohol, wear your life jackets.
If the water is fast moving and we've got a lot of rain recently, and the water levels are elevated, and that moving water it can be deceptive.
If it's moving, i would steer clear of it " you should also have the conversation about the dangers of the water before you head out.
It's also always a good idea to swim with a buddy.
Reporting live in the newsroom.
Jada huddlestun.
News 10.
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