RLSS Water Safety Workshop

1. RLSS Water Safety Workshop Drowning Information Forward Exit

2. 1h 2h The Facts of Drowning • Who is most likely to drown? • 15 to 19 year old males are the largest group of casualties, weak and strong swimmers are both at risk • Why do people drown? • Trying to save others or pets, falling in unexpectedly, during water sports, swimming after consuming alcohol, showing off in front of mates • Where are people most likely to drown? • Inland water sites, mainly rivers and streams although many drownings happen at other popular areas Forward Forward Back Exit

3. 1h 2h Why water safety is important • How many people around the world die from drowning each year? 1.2 Million! Forward Forward Back Exit

4. 1h 2h Who? - Case Study Doncaster boy Lewis Eddleston drowned in ditch Sheffield & South Yorkshire A 13-year-old boy found dead in a ditch in Doncaster died from drowning, a post-mortem examination has found. Haydn Evans drowning in Carden Park Hotel lake accidental, inquest jury rules North East Wales A teenager who drowned in the lake of a luxury hotel after being thrown out of a Christmas party died as a result of an accident... Wrexham river deaths: Alicia Williams and David Platt drowned North East Wales A couple who had been walking their dogs drowned after entering a swollen river in Wrexham, a coroner has heard. Forward Forward Back Exit

5. 1h 2h Why? – FriendsLikeThese • We have seen that people can drown when: • Trying to save children or pets • Swimming after consuming alcohol • Falling in unexpectedly • Taking part in water sports • But...why do so many young people get into trouble? Click to Play Video Forward Forward Back Exit

6. 1h 2h Play Your Cards Right Where do people drown? Flip through the cards and decide whether you think the statistics get higher or lower Forward Forward Back Exit

7. 2h Drowning Prevention Model Think about the 4 main reasons for drowning and how you can reduce each of these risks. Back Exit