Each year in the U.S., thousands of people are injured or killed in swimming pool accidents.
A particularly alarming fact is that among children under 14 years of age, drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death (motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause).
Swimming pool near-drownings also result in thousands of cases of permanent disability among children and adults every year.
With summer fast approaching and school coming to a close for the year, many Los Angeles children will be eagerly awaiting the chance to jump into the nearest swimming pool. Swimming pools can be a great source of enjoyment for the entire family; however they can also be a huge danger to small children.
Wave Pools
Wave pool accidents are caused by swimmers unaware of the differences between swimming in regular pools as opposed to dynamic water environments. Wave pools use fresh water, which is less buoyant than salt water, and many people become tired faster than they would in salt water.
Few wave pools point out this difference, with often disastrous consequences. Two people at Action Park in New Jersey drowned when the were overwhelmed by the waves created by the action of the pool, and as summer temperatures continue to rise there will likely be more unfortunate acDefective water park pool and water slide design, manufacture, or maintenance can also be the cause of a water park accident. Wavepools are often the site of accidental drownings or near-drownings when weak swimmers get pulled into deep water. Slip and fall accidents on pool decks or ride loading areas and diving accidents are additional causes of water park accidents and injuries. cidents like this in the years to come.
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