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Drowning prevention: correct reflexes to adopt
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Summer is approaching, along with the risks of drowning. Stay vigilant: a person in distress usually does not shout. Keep an eye on children, swim with a companion, and respect supervised zones. The Fédération Française de Natation reminds you of simple actions to prevent accidents.
Summer means relaxation and swimming, but vigilance remains essential. Drowning occurs quickly and silently, even in just a few centimeters of water. Contrary to common misconceptions, a person who is drowning typically does not call for help or make frantic movements.
Accident prevention:
- Constantly supervise children, without distraction.
- Equip young people with flotation devices appropriate for their age and skill level.
- Stay within designated swimming areas.
- Always swim with a companion—never alone.
- Do not overestimate your physical abilities.
- Wait at least 2 hours after a large meal before engaging in intense water activities.
- Avoid swimming after consuming alcohol.
- Take into account your fatigue, water temperature, and weather conditions.
For children:
- The best protection is active, close supervision by a designated adult.
Visual alert message:
- "Swim with a companion or report your swim."
- Poster from the Fédération Française de Natation, showing people in a swimming pool using floats.
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