Local swim experts fear ‘drowning epidemic’ as more people buy pools, boats
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CBS 58 Newsroom
Posted: Apr 14, 2021 8:04 AM CDT

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Swim experts around the country and here in Wisconsin are fearing a potential ‘drowning epidemic’ as the weather warms up.
They say during the pandemic many families installed pools or bought boats, however public pools and swim lessons were shut down.
Marnie Gannon from the British Swim School joined CBS 58 to talk about the concerns and the importance of enrolling children in swim lessons.
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