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Cannonball into summer: Ways to stay safe at the pool
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6/19/2024
Dive into summer fun while staying safe! With temperatures rising, pools are the perfect escape, but it's crucial to remember key safety practices.
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Hitting the pool is a popular way
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to beat the heat this summer,
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but it's important to remember that
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pools come with their own set of
00:07
risks because it feels nice and cold.
00:09
I just had some lunch.
00:11
Ricky and Charlie are enjoying a day
00:13
at the pool with friends and family.
00:15
Could I love love swimming?
00:16
Could I know how to swim by 10
00:19
Wednesday morning temperatures
00:20
already started to soar over 90 degrees.
00:22
The pool filling up fast the heat.
00:27
The heat it's it's ridiculous,
00:28
and since I'm retired, I figured,
00:30
you know, might as well hang out the pool.
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But while you're enjoying the water,
00:35
protecting yourself from the sun is crucial.
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Apply waterproof sunscreen regularly
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and wear protective clothing
00:40
like hats and sunglasses.
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Could you don't want to burn?
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That's a good point.
00:45
I want to burn.
00:46
Yeah,
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cause I said it's gonna burn you.
00:49
Charlie has the right idea,
00:50
but her brother Ricky only my
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mother says to put it on,
00:53
but I don't listen to her that much.
00:56
Well, I think it's.
00:57
I think it's.
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I think it's important to put sunscreen on.
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Make sure to drink plenty of water,
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especially if you're spending
01:07
long hours in the sun.
01:09
Supervision is also key.
01:10
Never leave children unattended near
01:12
water even for a moment in the United
01:15
States alone is 3500 drownings a year.
01:17
You want to break that down each day?
01:19
It's about 10, so there's 10
01:21
drownings a day in the United States.
01:23
Using proper safety equipment
01:25
can make a significant difference.
01:27
Life vests are essential for
01:28
non swimmers and young children.
01:30
If possible, consider enrolling
01:31
your children in swimming lessons.
01:33
Knowing how to swim can greatly
01:35
reduce the risk of drowning.
01:37
Bye bye.
01:38
Oh my God.
01:39
And by following these simple safety tips,
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you can enjoy all the fun that comes
01:44
with summer swimming while keeping
01:46
your family safe for Accuweather
01:48
in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
01:49
I'm Ali Reed.
01:57
you
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