{"id":1344,"date":"2020-09-16T09:15:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T09:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diepslootnews.co.za\/?p=1344"},"modified":"2020-09-16T09:15:08","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T09:15:08","slug":"being-safe-in-water-is-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diepslootnews.co.za\/?p=1344","title":{"rendered":"BEING SAFE IN WATER IS FUN!!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


Sea Rescue is committed to reducing the huge number of drownings in South Africa. Each year an average of 600 children are fatalities of drowning. Add to that the large number of non fatal drownings which may lead to life-long health complications or scared attitudes towards water  and a grim picture about water safety emerges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reduce this worrying number of drownings, each of us can play our part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, know what drowning looks like. It is not the obvious screaming and waving of hands that we may all imagine it to be . It is quick and silent !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the home – make water safety a family priority. In areas where water is stored in ponds, basins or buckets, ensure that these are out of the reach of children or sealed. Bath or washing water should be emptied soon after it has been used. Be vigilant and aware that a child can drown in only a few centimetres of water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along the coast or at public swimming pools – choose to swim only when there is a lifeguard on duty. Follow the lifeguards instructions; they are there to keep you safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around dams and rivers- remember that rocks may be slippery , the depth of the water may be uncertain and submerged items like stones, bottles or  tree stumps may not always be visible. Crossing a river in flood compounds the problem , as the water moves with greater force and tends to be dirtier. You can also very easily lose your footing and be carried away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In areas where there are Pink Rescue Buoys present, please ensure that these are replaced after assisting some-one. If we all look after them ,they may then be available to help us or a loved one ,in the unfortunate event of us being in trouble in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REMEMBER :<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children should be supervised when swimming<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never Swim Alone, even as an adult<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t drink Alcohol and Swim<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call 112 for help in emergencies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to do bystander CPR \u2013 this could keep some-one alive while you wait for professional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our team of 21 water safety instructors are available to do online or classroom-based teaching for schools and other community groups. The lessons are age appropriate and include: Having a PLAN when you go swimming , how to spot hazards, safe places to swim at the beach, RIP currents, peer rescue and the use of PRB\u2019s and Hands On CPR . Should you wish to have a free lesson that covers the length of one school period then you may contact our instructor Fortunate Slindile Mthethwa on 0603045232 or email\u00a0\u00a0fortunate@searescue.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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