Dive into summer fun while staying safe! With temperatures rising, pools are the perfect escape, but it's crucial to remember key safety practices.
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00:00Hitting the pool is a popular way
00:02to beat the heat this summer,
00:03but it's important to remember that
00:05pools come with their own set of
00:07risks because it feels nice and cold.
00:09I just had some lunch.
00:11Ricky and Charlie are enjoying a day
00:13at the pool with friends and family.
00:15Could I love love swimming?
00:16Could I know how to swim by 10
00:19Wednesday morning temperatures
00:20already started to soar over 90 degrees.
00:22The pool filling up fast the heat.
00:27The heat it's it's ridiculous,
00:28and since I'm retired, I figured,
00:30you know, might as well hang out the pool.
00:33But while you're enjoying the water,
00:35protecting yourself from the sun is crucial.
00:38Apply waterproof sunscreen regularly
00:39and wear protective clothing
00:40like hats and sunglasses.
00:42Could you don't want to burn?
00:44That's a good point.
00:45I want to burn.
00:46Yeah,
00:46cause I said it's gonna burn you.
00:49Charlie has the right idea,
00:50but her brother Ricky only my
00:52mother says to put it on,
00:53but I don't listen to her that much.
00:56Well, I think it's.
00:57I think it's.
01:01I think it's important to put sunscreen on.
01:04Make sure to drink plenty of water,
01:06especially if you're spending
01:07long hours in the sun.
01:09Supervision is also key.
01:10Never leave children unattended near
01:12water even for a moment in the United
01:15States alone is 3500 drownings a year.
01:17You want to break that down each day?
01:19It's about 10, so there's 10
01:21drownings a day in the United States.
01:23Using proper safety equipment
01:25can make a significant difference.
01:27Life vests are essential for
01:28non swimmers and young children.
01:30If possible, consider enrolling
01:31your children in swimming lessons.
01:33Knowing how to swim can greatly
01:35reduce the risk of drowning.
01:37Bye bye.
01:38Oh my God.
01:39And by following these simple safety tips,
01:41you can enjoy all the fun that comes
01:44with summer swimming while keeping
01:46your family safe for Accuweather
01:48in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
01:49I'm Ali Reed.
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