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25th July is World Drowning Prevention Day. 40% of fatal drownings are children under the age of 15, with those under 5 being most at risk. Anyone can drown; no one should.
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🟨Always supervise small children around water.
🟥Never leave children alone around swimming pools, ponds, dams, rivers or the ocean.
🟨Never leave a child in the care of another child in or around water.
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Heading to the beach, dam or swimming pool? Make sure only to swim where lifeguards are on duty and always stay between the red and yellow flags.
Remember, if we can’t see you we can’t save you!
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People who have swimming pools should ensure their pools are safe and secure. A pool cover is not sufficient to prevent drowning. Use safety nets, fences, and self-latching gates around pools.
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On one of the busiest days of the year at our beaches, dams and swimming pools, Lifesaving SA is appealing to the public to avoid swimming under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Lifesaving South Africa wishes all its members, lifeguards, nippers, parents, management board, staff, partners and the South African public a safe and happy holiday.
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Always watch small children around water
Empty or cover kettles, pots, buckets, and basins.
Turn off all taps and close toilet lids.
Never leave small children alone in a bath.
Don’t play in ditches and drains.
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Remember to drink more liquids in hot weather. Too much exposure to heat leads to heat stress and heat exhaustion.
🥵Get to a cool place
🥵Remove excess clothing
🥵Replace lost fluids.
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Rip currents are powerful currents of water moving away from shore.
👉Don’t fight the current.
👉Swim out of the current, then to shore.
👉If you can’t escape, float or tread water.
👉Call or wave your arms for help.
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Always wear a life jacket when on a boat, fishing, sailing or paddling. You never know when something may happen. Make sure you have the correct size life jackets for children if they accompany you.
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People who have swimming pools should ensure their pools are safe and secure.
👉Never leave children alone around swimming pools or ponds.
👉All children should be taught to swim as young as possible.
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Approximately 1500 people die from drowning each year in SA.
👉Check weather and water conditions before swimming; never swim at night or during a storm.
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Heading to the beach this holiday? Make sure only to swim where lifeguards are on duty and always stay between the red and yellow flags. 🟨🟥
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Enjoying the outdoors and water sports should not end in a fatality. Wear your life jacket, be aware of other water safety guidelines and supervise children around water. Follow these safety tips from our partner @DHLAfrica
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Know your emergency numbers! 📱🚨
Remember to give the emergency services as much information as possible so they have the correct equipment with them to be able to assist you.
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Lifesaving SA lifeguards as first responders are trained in emergency care. If you get injured, call the lifeguards, who will provide medical care or first aid and call for emergency medical assistance if required.
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When swimming in the ocean, it’s important to look out for rip currents - powerful water currents moving away from shore. Conditions change daily so only swim where lifeguards are on duty. Here’s what to do in a rip current #DHLLifesaving #DHLWaterSmart
Lifesaving South Africa has over 4000 voluntary lifeguards on patrol during the summer season.
If you find yourself injured or need assistance ask the lifeguards who are trained to administer first aid and perform CPR in an emergency.
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Swimming is a fun way to exercise or spend time with friends and family. Use the buddy system while swimming to ensure someone can go for help if something goes wrong. Follow these safety tips to keep yourself and your family safe this summer. #DHLLifesaving #DHLWaterSmart
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