The reality of child drownings

In Hillsborough County in 2018, the number of child drownings went up by 275%, a sad reality that Hillsborough County’s Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kelly Devers has faced.

A child can drown in as little as 20 seconds. Take the proper steps in and around your home to save a child’s life: practice vigilant supervision and install proper barriers, such as a yard or pool fence.