HISTORY has a tendency to repeat itself when it comes to drowning and there is nothing much sadder because before the drowning people were having fun.
Being safe while recreating around or near water should be common sense, but often, people get too comfortable in the water.
The swimming season at pools, rivers and the ocean is here and with it comes the increased chance of drowning.
There are a few things people, especially parents, can do to prevent such a tragedy.
First, keep an eye on those in the water at all times, and second, know the signs of drowning.
They are not what you think.
A drowning victim does not violently splash the water and scream for help as is often portrayed in TV shows.
It is a quiet, undramatic display that goes unnoticed by most untrained people.
So can relevant authorities do more awareness on drowning and safety in water before every school holiday?
My condolences go to family members mourning the deaths of the four latest drowning victims.
