A good number of people have lost their lives through drowning. Some have drowned in the sea, river, lake, and the swimming pool.
As swimming is part of recreation activity, it is important to be careful not to drown.
Here are some ways in which you can be safe from drowning;
1. Swim with friend
Swimming with friends is one of the safest ways of preventing yourself from drowning. When swimming with a companion, it makes it easier to be saved in case of any emergencies.
2. Provide adult supervision to any children when around water
As children may not be so careful with what they do, they need to swim in the supervision of an adult.
3. Be aware of your abilities, and the abilities of those you are swimming with
For a weak swimmer, it is important to always use floating devices to avoid getting yourself in a situation that you cannot save yourself from. However, if you know that you are a strong swimmer then you can go on swimming without floaters but with care.
4. Avoid consumption of alcohol
When going for a swim, it is important to avoid the consumption of alcohol. Just the way alcohol impairS someone’s judgment, it also makes one in a condition that they can’t swim.
5. Know the risk factors related to the environment you are swimming in
Always keep in mind about the dangers associated with some places that you swim. If you know that some point of a swimming pool will be hard for you to swim, just avoid the place.