World Drowning Prevention Day

Observed on 25 July

Rooftop

Anyone can drown, no one should.

Drowning is sudden, abrupt, and shocking, with people often not realizing it's happening until it's
too late.

What leads to drowning often happens in just a few seconds:
A small child slipping unnoticed into a pond or pool on a sunny afternoon;
Feeling invincible after a few drinks and jumping into the ocean for a swim;
Accepting that one extra passenger on the boat, despite knowing it might capsize;
Deciding it's too much of a hassle to put on that lifejacket.

So much can happen in a single moment. But with the right awareness and actions, what happens
in those seconds can also be changed - for the better.