Basic swimming ability is a fundamental requirement in any meaningful attempt to eliminate drowning in Canada.
The Lifesaving Society offers training programs from learn-to-swim through advanced lifesaving, lifeguarding and leadership. Contact your local municipal pool, Y, summer camp, school, college or university.
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A California Coroner determined that carbon monoxide killed a man who swam back to his boat and took a few breaths at the swim platform. The motor was running and CO had accumulated around the exhaust area.
