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The CDC's drowning prevention program, which focused on data collection, risk assessment, and water safety education, has been halted and potentially eliminated in the upcoming budget, raising concerns about the impact on child safety and drowning prevention efforts in the US.
Michael Phelps visited the Ravens' training camp to teach players who are inexperienced in swimming, helping them gain confidence and basic skills, as part of his mission to promote swimming for safety and health benefits.
Apple has filed a patent for future Apple Watch models to serve as personal digital pool assistants, using sensor data to detect irregular behavior in swimmers and alert nearby devices if someone is in distress, potentially preventing drowning incidents. This feature could be deployed in various types of freshwater pools and aims to address the significant issue of drowning-related deaths, although the filing does not guarantee its materialization.
A first responder father saved his 1-year-old son from drowning in a pool after the toddler slipped off his life vest. The rescue was caught on camera and the father quickly rushed to the water's edge to pull out his son, who was unharmed. The incident prompted a pool safety reminder for parents ahead of summer, including using multiple layers of protection such as barriers, constant supervision, water competency, life jackets, and CPR skills. Parents should also avoid having a false sense of security when using float devices and designate a rotating team of adult "water watchers" to scan for distress.