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Find out more at redcross.ca/watersafety *These statistics are from the Canadian Red Cross 2016 Trends report
0% of boating-related fatalities were male.
0% of fatalities from falls into water were male.
1% of water-related fatalities occur in lakes or ponds.
6% of child drowning deaths in the 1-4 age group are the result of unexpected falls into water.
0% of drownings occur during the peak summer months – May 1 – Aug 31.
18 Canadians on average drown annually by unintentional water-related incidents.
2% of people who drowned were participating in an aquatic activity.
person can make a difference: YOU. Learn first aid. Secure your pool with a four-sided fence. Use lifejackets. Always actively supervise children near water. Almost 100% of unintentional water-related fatalities in Canada are preventable!
7% of children 1-4 who fell into water were alone (without adult supervision or momentary absence of adult).
cm of water depth can be fatal for an infant.