Drowning is 3rd-leading child killer in Louisiana; parents urged to stay vigilant

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — As temperatures rise in Acadiana, many children are eager to cool off in pools. However, a new warning from the Louisiana Surgeon General highlights a growing concern.

Drowning has become the third-leading cause of childhood death in Louisiana, and most incidents occur in swimming pools.

Sarah Landreneau of City of Lafayette Aquatics emphasized the importance of vigilance around water…

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