As a police officer, having to tell someone that their loved one has died is one of the worst jobs there is. From firsthand experience telling some one their child has died from drowning is even harder.
As a swimming coach and former lifeguard I know firsthand the benefits of water safety awareness and teaching kids to swim. They say drowning is the silent killer and for kids that is true. It's very quick, it's very quiet. People like Laurie Lawrence have trail blazed the way to prove how young we can teach kids water awareness. This will never replace adult supervision, but every bit helps.
The government and swimming bodies have numerous programs around and many places offer free or subsidised lessons. I encourage everyone to make yourself aware of the programs around your area. As we hot up in the Far North it is time to think about this so no one has to go through what the parents at the link below have had to.
http://open.abc.net.au/projects/water-is-60kn5vc/posts/the-ripple-effect-of-drowning-43pl1ij
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