According to the CDC, an average of 3,536 people unintentionally drown every year — that’s roughly ten per day. As a former lifeguard, swim and CPR instructor, I’ve been schooled in the nuances of water safety. Here’s what you need to know to keep your family safe at the lake, […]
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As more Ohioans become vaccinated and the weather improves, many people will be looking forward to spending their summer relaxing at local pools, lakes and aquatic centers with friends and family. But their time in the water may be limited, not because of pandemic-related safety measures, but rather by the lack of […]
For Glynn County lifeguard Paris Wyland, the most memorable parts of the job are the first-time experiences. “Your first experience with everything is really what gets you going in the job,” Wyland said. “That’s what makes it rewarding. Once you experience the first time it makes you more confident in […]