: For children, drowning is a leading cause of death, often occurring during "non-swim" times when they weren't even expected to be near the water. [2, 39]
: It is frequently described as a "burning sensation" as water enters the lungs. [34, 5] Some survivors recall a period of intense pain followed by a strange, detached calm or "bliss" as consciousness fades. [3, 16] Drowning
Understanding the reality of drowning is the first step in preventing it. [14] : For children, drowning is a leading cause