July 20-26 is National Drowning Prevention Week
It is National Drowning Prevention Week, with the message of being "safer together", which means not swimming alone, and wearing a lifejacket. There were 98 accidental drowning deaths in BC last year. According to the BC Coroners Service, the deadliest spots include Okanagan Lake and the Fraser River. The safety reminders come at a time when so many of us are spending time in the waters around the province.