US Officials Urge Water Safety Amid Surge in Heatwave-Related Drowning Deaths

Following a series of deadly water-related incidents during an ongoing western and central US heatwave, federal officials and the National Park Service have issued urgent water-safety reminders for swimmers and visitors.

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US officials urge swimmers to be cautious amid surge in drowning deaths

Recent deadly water-related incidents amid heatwave leads National Park Service to issue water-safety reminders As a heatwave continues to bake the western and central US, officials are urging swimmers to be cautious when seeking respite from the summer heat, especially amid a score of recent deadly water-related incidents. Each year, from April to September, drowning deaths rise nationwide, according to 2018-24 data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue reading...

By Uwa Ede-Osifo

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US Officials Urge Water Safety Amid Surge in Heatwave-Related Drowning Deaths

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