Scary item from the “Today” show.
Boy’s death highlights a hidden danger: Dry drowning
10-year-old died more than an hour AFTER getting out of swimming pool
The tragic death of a South Carolina 10-year-old more than an hour after he
had gone swimming has focused a spotlight on the little-known phenomenon
called “dry drowning” — and warning signs that every parent should be aware
of. According to the Centers for Disease Control, some 3,600 people drowned
in 2005, the most recent year for which there are statistics. Some 10 to 15
percent of those deaths was classified as “dry drowning,” which can occur up
to 24 hours after a small amount of water gets into the lungs. In children,
that can happen during a bath. REST OF STORY:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24982210/
WIKIPEDIA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_drowning
