CW39: As the temperature rises, families across Texas will spend more time around water, whether boating, splashing or swimming.
It's important to remember to be safe. Last year, the Texas Department of of Family & Protective Services reported 75 child drownings in the state. There has already been 25 cases in 2016.
In the [report by CW39's Newsfix], Tracy Laman, the aquatics director of Houston Swim Club, provides safety tips.
A dad speaks about his son drowning in a backyard pool. Since then, he and his wife have become active advocates for water safety and drowning prevention.
The Judah Brown Project helps spread awareness of water safety and the reality of drownings in Texas.
We are proud to announce that we raised over $3,000 through Typhoon Texas ticket sales!