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Recent newspaper articles of drowning bring to mind the fact that while swimming is a healthy summer exercise and while for those^ who only bathe the water can be very refreshing, at the same time it can be dangerous.
Wait at least one hour after eating before going in the water. Do not go in when overtired or overheated.
Know the water before diving; know that it is deep enough and that there are no submerged rocks or logs.
Do not try long swims without an accompanying boat. Swim parellel to shore. Do not swim alone or at night.
Do not become panicky if you get cramps; try to knead them out witfPyour handsT*Tf“caugh'f fri 3rl“ undertow, go with it and come to the surface as soon as possible. Float when you become tired in water over your head.
If you do not swim do not enter water over your waist and know the condition of the bottom so that you will not step in holes.
Do not stand or change seats in small boats or canoes.
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