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16 children drowned in Texas so far in 2012 and 90 children drowned in 2011 (read June 29 press release). Many of these tragedies could have been prevented if the adults they counted on had been vigilant about water safety.
- In 2010, 78 children drowned in Texas.
- In 2009, 113 children drowned in Texas.
Summer should be fun and water recreation is a great way to beat the heat. But summer is also when the most children drown.
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of five. And, water is especially dangerous for toddlers who are just starting to explore. They are attracted to water because it's fun and don't understand that is can also be deadly.
Drowning can happen in almost any amount of water, indoors or outdoors. It happens in ponds, creeks, pools, lakes, rivers, drainage ditches, spas, bathtubs, buckets, ice chests, and even toilets. It only takes a few minutes for a child to drown.
Never leave a child unsupervised around water, inside and outside of the house.
See & Save
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services urges all parents and caregivers to remember to "see and save" their children. Please use the materials on this website to increase public awareness in child-care facilities and throughout your community. Feel free to download and print materials from this website.