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.
The earlier children are introduced to swimming, the easier it is for them to master these lifesaving skills.
ABC13 interviews Houston Swim Club to learn drowning prevention 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.