The Hamilton Spectator reported on the tragic death of a grandfather who drowned after he saved his grandson first. They fell through the ice during the Family Day weekend while fishing at a conservation area in Hamilton. This tragedy is a reminder that activities on ice can be very dangerous, especially when temperatures begjn to […]
Brampton Bystander Saves Drowning Child
A Brampton bystander was hailed a hero last week after pulling a 2 year old girl from a pond and saving her life. The girl was floating face down when a bystander took quick action and waded into the muddy water at Chinguacousy Park to grab the girl by her jeans. The girl started coughing […]
Red Cross Report Reveals Alarming Drowning Statistics
Approximately 520 people drown each year in Canada, according to the Canadian Red Cross. These findings are based on ongoing surveillance of data around unintentional water-fatalities compiled by the Red Cross from coroner’s offices for the period of 1991-2012. This year’s Water Safety Week is June 6-13, 2015. The annual campaign is aimed at educating […]
