Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths discuss a case in which teenagers go to a waterpark for a group outing. Red flags are present before the drowning occurs. Prevention strategies are outlined.

Next week, we will be adding a new part to the podcast, discussing some logistics of the actual lawsuits and arguments made by each side when available.

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Getting a vacation house comes with excitement and provides an escape, until a little one escapes supervision and slips into the pool. This week Dr. Tom and Dr. Rachel discuss this all too common, little known tragedy that can happen in rentals with pools. Prevention measures are possible. What to think about in terms of safety on the part of the renter and property management are explored.

Young children are an age group at risk of drowning, but they're not the only ones. An older man, who is a strong swimmer experiences a medical event during a triathlon. Luckily, this one is a success story, but not without lessons to learn!

A child can slip away from the house unnoticed. Non-swim times, when you don't expect a child to be swimming can be particularly dangerous. Situational awareness of bodies of water around you if you have inexperienced swimmers and how to protect your own pool are discussed.

A couple of hidden dangers of playing at the beach are exposed. Dr. Rachel Griffiths and Dr. Tom Griffiths discuss a case highlighting the dangers of digging in the sand. There are simple solutions to prevent these potential tragedies.

As the 4th of July quickly approaches, we're reminded of a case that happened on the 4th of July. It was a home pool party and a child slips away. Some suggestions for safety at a public pool also apply to residential pools.

Welcome to our new podcast, The Drowning Files premiering June 14, 2023. 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!