2007 Drowning Prevention Campaign - Video News Release

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English

If your toddler falls in the pool, you'd think you'll hear this:
SPLASH SOUND and SCREAM
But what you'll really hear is this:
MUTED SPLASH SOUND
It happens quickly and silently. About 260 children younger than five drown in pools each year. That's about one nursery school class each month.
Put a fence around your pool. Place an alarm on doors leading to the pool area.
If a child is missing, look in the pool first. Remember, every second counts.

Español - Spanish

Si su niño se cae en una piscina usted cree que va a escuchar esto:
Chapoteo y niño gritando
Pero lo que en realidad va a escuchar es esto:
Chapoteo silencioso
Ocurre rápida y silenciosamente
Coloque una cerca alrededor de su piscina. Coloque una alarma en las puertas que dan a la piscina. Si un niño se desaparece busque primero en la piscina.
Para más consejos de seguridad en las piscinas visite cpsc.gov