Need to survive 16 hours in open water? It helps to be a fullback

Posted on January 7, 2016January 7, 2016 by usrv

By Lenny Bernstein January 14, 2015 The tale was almost beyond belief. A former pro football player, ex-Miami Dolphin fullback Rob Konrad, said he fell from his boat nine miles off the coast of Miami last week, swam all night and washed up in Palm Beach after covering 27 miles in the water.During the 16-hour[…]

Drowning is quick and silent. A child can drown in less than one minute in as little as one inch of water.

Posted on January 7, 2016January 7, 2016 by usrv

There is usually no warning, such as screams or splashing. We recommend having multiple layers of water safety protection: Make sure there is an isolation fence around the pool, separating the pool from the house and the surrounding yard. It should be at least 4 feet high, with self-latching and self-locking doors. Install secondary barriers such[…]