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Dr. Hector Castillo warns of increased drowning risk, swimming pool & ocean safety post-pandemic

Dr. Hector Castillo, Director of Family Practice at Dignity Health California Hospital, shared concerns of an alarming increase in drowning incidents post-pandemic, and what parents can do to keep their kids and families safe while swimming in both the pool and the ocean.

For more information on these safety tips visit poolsafety.gov and safesplash.com.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 News at 1 on May 31, 2021.