Drishti Marine extends its ‘Learn to Float’ programme to housing enclaves to prevent drowning incidents, particularly involving unattended children in swimming pools. Learning to float is a vital skill that can save lives by keeping airways clear and controlling breathing in water emergencies. This skill enhances overall breathing techniques and promotes relaxation, beneficial for swimming and stress relief. Floating on the back conserves energy and aids in relaxation, especially in emergencies. Babies under six months naturally float due to their body’s high fat content, fostering a sense of safety and increasing muscular strength. Without this skill, children are prone to panic and struggle if they fall into water accidentally.
Tragedy waiting to happen
At many places in Benaulim, electrical junction boxes are left exposed, with fuses either being stolen or damaged. Cables snake through the enclosure without proper insulation or termination, posing a danger to humans and animals alike. Also, with the onset of summers, dry leaves are seen collected at the base of transformer enclosures. Due to rising temperatures and the searing heat, there is every possibility of the leaves catching fire and damaging the…
