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Don’t swim alone - "Drowning only takes a few minutes, and emergency responders may be 15-20 minutes away. Swimming alone is never a good idea, but especially not in natural water bodies." ...

Swimming alone means there's no one around to help or call for help if there's an accident or you're in danger.

Never let children swim alone, regardless of their age or ability. Use the buddy system, so someone is always available to call for help.

Swimming alone means there's no one around to help or call for help if there's an accident or you're in danger.

Kids using them still need close supervision. Never let children swim alone or at night. Make sure the pool you select has safety features, such as a lifeguard, throwable life preservers and fences.