National Drowning Prevention Day shines spotlight on importance of water safety

National Drowning Prevention Day shines spotlight on importance of water safety

July 25 marked National Drowning Prevention Day, a day focused on raising awareness about the importance of water safety efforts.I was like, I probably shouldn't have gone out there," said Matt Rudzik, visiting the Outer Banks from Pittsburgh.Rudzik has been coming to the Outer Banks with his family for the last decade and has been in a situation where the ocean has tested his limits. Water safety is a conversation Rudzik has made sure he has wi…