Find out more at redcross.ca/watersafety *These statistics are from the Canadian Red Cross 2016 Trends report

0% of boating-related fatalities were male.

0% of fatalities from falls into water were male.

1% of water-related fatalities occur in lakes or ponds.

6% of child drowning deaths in the 1-4 age group are the result of unexpected falls into water.

0% of drownings occur during the peak summer months – May 1 – Aug 31.

18 Canadians on average drown annually by unintentional water-related incidents.

2% of people who drowned were participating in an aquatic activity.

person can make a difference: YOU. Learn first aid. Secure your pool with a four-sided fence. Use lifejackets. Always actively supervise children near water. Almost 100% of unintentional water-related fatalities in Canada are preventable!

7% of children 1-4 who fell into water were alone (without adult supervision or momentary absence of adult).

cm of water depth can be fatal for an infant.