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flag 60 Kentucky fourth graders learned water safety amid rising drowning risks due to lack of indoor pools.

flag As summer nears, 60 fourth graders in Franklin County, Kentucky, received swim safety training from the YMCA and Swim with a Purpose, learning to recognize water emergencies and respond without entering the water. flag Many students had never swum in a pool or knew how to stay afloat. flag Instructors emphasized using floating objects or poles for help, not jumping in, and stressed constant vigilance, with everyone near water acting as a “water watcher.” The program addresses high drowning risks due to the lack of an indoor pool, as the North Lexington YMCA pool was demolished and the one at Kentucky State University needs repair. flag Founder Sam Taylor is raising $1 million to rebuild an indoor facility, aiming to improve access and community safety.

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