An average of 34 people drown in Idaho each year, according to Recreate Responsibly Idaho — and with the Fourth of July weekend approaching, water safety experts are urging families to take precautions before heading to pools, lakes and the Boise River.
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Water safety tips for Fourth of July weekend in Boise
Boise mother Elissa Owen recently enrolled her 8-month-old daughter in swim lessons, hoping early water skills could one day make a difference.
“I hear horror stories all the time. That’s like my worst fear as a parent. So I wanted to make sure I got her doing this as early as possible,” Owen said…