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Father's mission: From tragedy to drowning prevention advocacy
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Father's mission: From tragedy to drowning prevention advocacy
DES PERES, Mo. - Drowning is fast, often silent and more common than many people realize. As part of Drowning Prevention Month, lifeguards, swim coaches and community members gathered at The Lodge at Des Peres on Wednesday night to hear a powerful message from a father who turned personal tragedy into a mission to save lives. Bill O’Melia, co-founder of the Drennan’s Dreams Foundation, spoke to aquatic staff and the public about the loss of his …
Since Wednesday, May 14, 2025, civilian firefighters in the Grand Ponts region have started a campaign to raise awareness of the risk of drowning in the village of Tiaha, where 12 children died on Monday, April 21, 2025, by drowning after the capsizing of their motor boat. This campaign will extend to Jacqueville.
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