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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lifeguard here.

Please, please, please stop making the “this is why it’s important to learn to swim” comments. It goes so far beyond that. Learning to swim is important, yes, but even more important is following the rules that are clearly posted, especially near oceans, lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and other bodies of water.

Even highly experienced swimmers can lose control for any number of reasons. There’s even a YouTube video of an Olympian struggling to stay afloat during a race because she got a mouthful of water from another swimmer’s wake heading the other direction. On Olympic synchro swimmer almost died a few years ago.

Accidents happen, even with experienced swimmers who are following the rules. Add on all the riptides, animal threats, rocks and dangerous reeds and seaweed, and experienced swimmers can run into trouble, as of course can someone who doesn’t know how to swim.

I have a friend who almost died in a kayak because she wasn’t wearing a life jacket, and a sudden storm came up. She’s been a strong swimmer and kayaker for decades. Be careful, and remember it’s not only about “being able to swim.”[/quote]

Thank you for posting this information. [/quote]

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