SESKStuff Everyone Should Know
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You want to go for a swim at the lake. What is the rule?

Never swim alone. Swim with a buddy and a grown-up watching.

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  1. Swim alone if you're a good swimmer
  2. Never swim alone ✔
  3. Swim only in the deep part

Why: Even good swimmers can get into trouble. A buddy and a grown-up watching can get help fast.

Huh, didn't know that: Some families pick one grown-up as the 'water watcher' who only watches the swimmers.

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References

Answer: Never swim alone. Even good swimmers can get into trouble. A buddy and a grown-up watching can get help fast.

  1. Water Safety (American Red Cross) www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety.html
    Never swim alone; swim with lifeguards and/or water watchers present.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Water Safety (American Red Cross) www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety.html
    Always swim with a buddy.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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