John Fletemeyer, Ed.D is the chairman of the International Water Safety Alliance. Has served as board member of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, vice chairman for the International Swimming Hall of Fame, and education chairman for the United States Lifesaving Association. He is the recipient of the Paragon Award and has been chosen by his peers as one of the “Top 100 Aquatic Professionals in America.” He has published three peer-reviewed books about water safety and drowning and appeared as a drowning expert on 60 Minutes, ABC’s 20/20 and on the Discovery Channel.
Learn why retention ponds present a drowning hazard that remains under the radar, and key recommendations to mitigate their hazards.
Every year, rip currents kill more people than hurricanes, fires and sharks. Yet a serious disconnect exists between rip current research, identification, human behavior and warnings.
Every year, rip currents kill more people than hurricanes, fires and sharks. Yet a serious disconnect exists between rip current research, identification, human behavior and warnings.
On many ocean beaches, and a few freshwater beaches, a special event or summer holiday is responsible for attracting enormous crowds of mostly inexperienced swimmers.