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About 7 people a year die trying to save others from drowning in Canada, study finds

  • An average of seven people die each year in Canada while attempting to save someone from drowning, according to a new study.
  • The study reviewed 4,535 fatal drownings from 2010 to 2019, finding that over half involved someone attempting a rescue.
  • Most rescuers lacked lifesaving training and often risked their lives during their attempts to save others.
  • Tessa Clemens, a drowning prevention researcher, advises using non-contact methods for rescues.
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An average of seven people die each year in Canada trying to save another person from drowning, according to a new study.

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About 7 people a year die trying to save others from drowning in Canada, study finds

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·Winnipeg, Canada
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An average of seven people die each year in Canada trying to save another person from drowning, according to a new study. Researchers found that 74 people...

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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