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Health & Fitness

Drownings, 6 yr old Lindenhurst boy in critical condition

This is why we do what we do!
 A 6 yr old Lindenhurst boy in critical condition after being pulled from pool. 
http://longisland.news12.com/news/1.5754594 

Parents, caregivers, and children need to learn safer behavior and the risks associated with being in, on, or near the water.
visit Long Island Drowning Prevention Task Force 
www.LIDPTF


Also 5 Drownings this month 
1. A 50 yr old woman from natural causes
2. A day labororer who jumped in pool of house he was working at to cool off but didnt know how to swim 
3. An 18 yr old that drowned at a pool party with 90 people at it
4. 2 Jetskiers that were not wearing their Lifejackets

We need to spread the message , and the voice. Tell everyone you know about the Long Island Drowning Prevention Task Force and where to find water safety information. visit www.LIDPTF.org


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