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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 car... more
FAQs about The Drowning Files:How many episodes does The Drowning Files have?The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.
December 13, 2023Episode 27 - Panic DelayDr. Tom and Dr. Rachel discuss a case involving siblings. When the incident occurs, a bit of panic leads to a delayed response. Suggestions to plan for panic are included. ...more9minPlay
December 07, 2023Episode 26 - Depths can be DeceivingA high platform over the Delaware River. A dive into the water. A life forever changed. Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss a life-altering dive and how water depths can be deceiving. ...more10minPlay
November 30, 2023Episode 25 - Drowning Person turned Missing PersonA boy travels from abroad to the U.S. and that day visits a lakefront with his friend. His friend alerts the guards. The guards start with gathering information. Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss the case and what went wrong. ...more12minPlay
November 23, 2023Episode 24 - BystandersAn incident happened at this crowded facility. Lifeguards thought they may be holding their breath. Often a bystander is the first to spot a drowning victim, even at a facility with lifeguards on-duty. ...more10minPlay
November 16, 2023Episode 23 - Swim Lesson SlipupThere was a lifeguard on-duty and highly qualified swim lesson instructors engaged in a swim lesson. There were also distractions. A child slips under the water unnoticed and is discovered. Was it too late? ...more14minPlay
November 08, 2023Episode 22 - Everyone Part of the Safety TeamA father and son are swimming at a hotel pool. A housekeeper spots something in the pool. This case highlights the importance of including everyone as a part of the safety team. ...more10minPlay
November 02, 2023Episode 21 - Football CampA sports camp visits the pool. Counselors and lifeguards areon-duty. Group-use policies are on record, but not followed and tragedy ensues. Dr. Tom Griffiths discusses some unusual lawyer tactics, as well as lessons learned for families and aquatic professionals. ...more12minPlay
October 26, 2023Episode 20 - Day CampWhen swimming is part of a Day Camp, vigilance is a must. But, more eyes doesn't equal more vigilance. In fact, sometimes finger pointing ends up in the wake of a tragedy. ...more10minPlay
October 19, 2023Episode 19 - Heart AttackA personal case is discussed by Dr. Tom Griffiths, as well as 3 parallel cases in the same small town. Lap swimming is not a time to let your guard down. Medical events can happen in the water and if they aspirate water, it will be considered a drowning. Quick response time is always a must. ...more15minPlay
October 11, 2023Episode 18 - A "drowning" or not a drowning?Have you heard of drowning after swimming? Dry drowning, secondary drowning, or delayed drowning are points of discussion. Is it possible this four year old girl succumbed to drowning, or was it something else? Find out on today's drowning files. ...more14minPlay
FAQs about The Drowning Files:How many episodes does The Drowning Files have?The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.