My husband and I can swim. My kids have had swimming lessons. 2 years ago
I paid a private instructor to work my kids out for 2 weeks. I wanted to
make sure they really could swim well after years of lessons. They both
passed with flying colors.

My cousin was 9 when he drowned in the canal here in Northern California.
He didn't know how to swim. His parents let his fear of water delay his
learning how to swim. It was definitely a major survival situation. We
were told at the time that the slimy sides of the canal and the fact that
the ladders are usually too high above the water makes it difficult to get
out. We've often thought if he knew how to float or tread water he might
have made it.

Lynne

"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> OT: Can you swim?
>
> Nine year old girl playing with friends got pushed into the river last
> night.
> She didn't know how to swim. Presumed drowned and dead.
>
> Who of you can't swim?
>
> I was a fish since early in my youth.
>
> Andy
> --
> Learn or teach someione to swim.