While the county saw a slight reduction of drowning deaths in 2024, the health department says there are “still far too many.”
SEATTLE — Over the last several years, preventable drowning deaths have gone up, leading King County health officials to encourage people to take extra safety precautions while on the water over Memorial Day weekend.
“King County’s lakes, rivers and marine waters are spectacular but can also be dangerous,” said John Taylor, director of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. “Even strong swimmers can experience muscle failure from cold water shock within seconds. And rivers that appear calm can have strong currents
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