Now that the weather is warming up and we are looking for ways to keep cool this summer, many of us will head to area lakes, rivers, and creeks. Check out these Summer water safety tips!

A group called Safe Kids Worldwide released these new stats about water safety.

43% of childhood drownings happen in open water.  80% of those involve boys.  And 49% are teens between 15 and 19 years old

They also spotlighted several Summer water safety tips.

Have a great safe summer!

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