The Missouri Department of Social Services says Winter weather is upon us. Open bodies of water become ice covered and enticing to curious minds!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2021), drowning kills more children aged 1-4 than any other unintentional cause and of ages 5-14 is second only to motor vehicle accidents. In Missouri, ten of the twelve children who drowned in 2024 were in swimming pools, hot tubs, or spas, and two occurred in open bodies of water. Supervision is important around any body of water, even in the winter months!