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11 you swim in a supervised area, your chances of drowning are 98 per cent less than if you’re at an unsupervised pool, pond or beach, according to the National Safety Council.
This message should be particularly meaningful to rural children, many of whom have a convenient farm pond available.
During National Farm Safety Week, July 24-30, the National Safety Council reminds owners of rural ponds of their responsibility and points out how farmers can make these areas safe for recreation:
• Recognize that farm ponds are potentially hazardous, especially to small children, and should be supervised by an adult when children are at pky-.
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