HSC Gives Drowning Prevention Tips to ABC13

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HOUSTON (KTRK) --

Water safety experts are urging parents to put into place a water safety plan to prevent drownings ahead of one of the deadliest weekends on the water.

So far this year, there have been six drownings in Harris County. Historically, the county leads the state with the most drownings.

"It happened just that fast," said Jennifer Kasprzak. "Before I knew it I heard a splash. He fell right into the deep end of our pool."

Kasprzak's son Kaleb had a close call just weeks ago when he fell into the pool.

"Everything went totally black. I don't even remember how he fell in, what do you look like when he fell in. I was just running towards him," said Kasprzack.

Luckily, Kaleb knew what to do. He began floating on his back and was able to get out of the pool. He learned the floating safety, skill in swim school.

Read the full article on the ABC13.com website.