Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
According to Mario Vittone, the normal images we associate with drowning come from the movies and television… and they’re all wrong. His article, entitled Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning is definitely a must-read, if you’re going to be anywhere near the water.
There’s a difference between aquatic distress and actual drowning: a person in aquatic distress can yell or signal for help, and generally still assist in their own rescue. True drowning though? It’s oftentimes quiet and without noise, as a result of the Instictive Drowning Response.
This article was shocking news to me, and like most everyone else I always assumed drowning = splashing and thrashing about. This is a great read, particularly if you’ve got kids or a pool. Eye-opening, to say the least.
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