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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 90 episodes available.
December 28, 2023Episode 29 - Lifeguard Chair TrippingDr. Tom Griffiths discusses a case that happened on the pool deck. The out of the water hazard is discussed. Fingers were pointed at each other. ...more8minPlay
December 21, 2023Episode 28 - A Lifeguard AfterThis case produced a new lifeguard after the incident. Find out how there were successes with this hot tub incident in more ways than one. Dr. Tom and Dr. Rachel discuss why it is important to "never soak alone"....more6minPlay
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
FAQs about The Drowning Files:How many episodes does The Drowning Files have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.