If the weather man is right, we just might have some above freezing temperatures this weekend! Could this be the end of this never-ending winter? Hopefully the ice on the water ways starts to melt!
That being said, although it may be a great weekend to be outside enjoying some walking trails, make sure you keep children and pets away from all water ways!
Did you know that drownings in the winter/spring accounted for a quarter (27%) of drownings through out the time frame 2005-2009. Where are people drowning, 6 in 10 are lakes/ponds/rivers/creeks. Drownings are occurring during non-water related activity such as walking near water or ice. (Canadian Drowning Report, Lifesaving Society 2012).
Remember prevention = life!
