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Swim safely: Water safety is a family affair

by Kate Evans

It’s that time of year when everyone enjoys cooling off in the water. Whether it’s in a public swimming pool, local lake, river or stream, home swimming pool or by the ocean, water is a favorite source of relief from the heat.

A few tips can help families stay safe as they play around water, to keep the summer fun rolling.

Unfortunately, drowning is a leading cause of death in children in…