(FOX 5/KUSI) — A firefighter and a swim instructor are urging the public to help prevent accidental child drownings.
CAL FIRE Captain Michael Cornette and infant aquatics instructor Jessica Box recently joined KUSI News to push for stronger messaging around accidental drownings, which are the leading cause of accidental death for children under age four.
Together, they’re calling on families, caregivers, and the community at large to prioritize survival swim lessons and treat water safety with the same seriousness as vaccinations and car seat safety…