The Drowning Files

This week Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths talk about inherent hazards of quarries. There were several cases recently. The safety of different swimming areas is discussed.

Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss an update on a topic from an earlier episode. More stories are coming out of kids getting trapped in the sand. These tragedies are preventable.

Parents and lifeguards are subject to distractions. Eye witnesses claim a mother was on her phone quite a bit while her child drown. Find out why this is so challenging to avoid.

An older lap swimmer was a violinist. He was recreating at a pool in the UK. A few things went wrong in this 2022 drowning.

Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss what happens when a lap swimmer drowns with one lifeguard on-duty. Many protocols were missed. What could've been done differently?

Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss a case that happened in a diving well. There was a lot of activity going on. The child practiced a common swim lesson skill that can be both a red flag and dangerous.

Dr. Tom Griffiths discusses a 21st birthday party at a house. The pool was not completely filled. A misjudgment was made.

A couple of siblings are in the pool. One follows the other out to deeper water. The only lifeguard on duty is not paying attention. However, this child may be lucky.

Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss a drowning at a lake. A band camp was staying at the camp after the camp season. The drowning remains a mystery.