Child Drowning Crisis Rising | Bangor News

Drowning is the top killer of kids ages one to four—and a growing threat for older children too. After years of decline thanks to safety campaigns and swim lessons, child drownings surged post-pandemic, with over 800 reported in 2024. The pandemic disrupted swim lessons, cut lifeguard numbers, and led to more unsupervised swimming. One family’s tragedy in 1989 sparked a national water safety movement. While early data hints at a dip last year, numbers remain higher than pre-pandemic. Experts urge swim lessons and—most critically—full caregiver attention near water. Tech like immersion alarms helps, but can’t replace vigilance. Every second counts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f26a9217c990ae9d