Don't rely on the Sink or Swim approach to water safety!

Drowning is often silent and quick. A person drowning usually can not wave for help or scream. They are usually in a vertical  position in the water and can not make head way in any direction. Instinct kicks in as the use their hands under the water not at the surface to push their heads up for air. This only makes the situation even more dangerous as they continue to bob up and down until they become exhausted and can longer force themselves up for air.