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The Drowning Files episodes
- Episode 54 - Electrocutions
Dr. Tom discusses electrocution cases in hot tubs. He also addresses the dangers of clearing pools during lightning, and the importance of grounding and bonding pools/hot tubs. Open water with docks carry this risk too.
12 min - Episode 53 - Rip Currents
Dr. Tom discusses 2 specific rip current cases and how to get out of a rip current. Stay safe at the beach!
10 min - Episode 52 - Senior Trip
As students graduate, many head off for trips to celebrate. This is a case where a senior trip to a river goes wrong. Find out what happened.
7 min - Episode 51 - Rescue in the MediterraneanDr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss a case in which Dr.Tom was involved with the rescue while he was "off-duty". The importanceof relaxation is covered, as well as medical conditions while SCUBAdiving. Please be patient with our audio issues while traveling. Thiswill be improved for future episodes.10 min
- Episode 50 - Dunk the Straw
Dunk the Straw was a game played at this lake for years. It was a tradition of sorts, that turned tragic. Dr. Tom Griffiths discusses the case.
13 min - Episode 49 - Going Back to your Roots
Dr. Tom Griffiths explores a true story of a lifeguard going back to his roots. He shares his similar experiences returning to his roots from the 1960s and 70s getting started in lifeguarding.
7 min - Episode 48 - Lighting
Another birthday party ends in tragedy. Hear myriad of issues that went wrong. How lighting affected the tragedy will be discussed.
6 min - Episode 47 - Above Ground Pool Walls
Dr. Tom discusses a case involving an above ground swimming pool that was 7ft deep. Grandparents attempt a rescue. They became victims too. What could be done differently?
8 min - Episode 46 - Water in the Lungs
A person was pushed in the pool. Friends that it was funny. Drowning happened in plain sight. The drowning process and remedial strategies are discussed.
6 min - Episode 45 - A Group GatheringA church group uses a residential pool for their gathering. What is meant to be a fun-filled day ends up in tragedy. A drowning with splashing goes unnoticed. Drowning is preventable.6 min
About The Drowning Files
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Each week Aquatic Safety Experts Dr. Rachel Griffiths and Dr. Tom Griffiths will discuss an aquatic lawsuit case they've been involved in as experts or news story, with suggestions for parents and…
caregivers to be safer around the water. There will also be lessons learned for aquatic professionals. Learn from little known aquatic accidents to be safer around the water and save lives!