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SWIMMING SAFETY
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DO NOT swim in the Wisconsin River, it has very dangerous undercurrents.
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Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards.
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Always swim with a friend or friends; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Even at a public pool or a lifeguarded beach, use the buddy system!
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Enroll in age-appropriate Red Cross water orientation and Learn-to-Swim courses.
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If you go boating, wear a life jacket! Most boating fatalities occur from drowning.
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Avoid alcohol use. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance and coordination; affects swimming and diving skills; and reduces the body’s ability to stay warm.
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