Madelyne Porter

"Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, drowning or other water-related incidents are much more common during the warmer months of the year," says Madelyne Porter, a child and youth injury prevention co-ordinator with the Calgary Health Region."Drowning can happen silently and quickly, in as little as 5 cm of water depth."

Statistics show that in 2005, there were 14 drowning deaths in the Calgary Health Region.

"Drowning is always preventable," adds Porter.
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"It should be a no-brainer," says Porter.