CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – The number one killer of kids ages one to four is on the rise in the Commonwealth, with first responders and medical experts unsure why drownings have increased so sharply. However, as pool usage spikes with temperatures, they are urging parents be attentive to young children.
“This is something that does occur,” UVA Health Emergency physician Dr. William Brady said. “It occurs locally and it’s something we all need to be aware of and try to stop.”
Brady said this summer he is seeing more children who barely survived…