Approximately 100 people drown annually in Latvia: water safety experts urge proper swimming skills

Approximately 100 people drown in Latvia every year, according to statistics. To reduce this tragic number, water safety experts are calling on the public to take swimming skills and water safety more seriously.

A swimming coach and water safety expert from the organization "Peldēt droši" states that many people who think they can swim actually do not possess proper swimming skills. He emphasizes that swimming proficiency involves not just staying afloat, but correct breathing, movement coordination, and endurance.

To draw public attention to this issue, journalist Emīlija Gasparjana from the program "Case" attended her first-ever swimming lesson. Her goal was to understand how beginners can learn safe behavior in water and what key rules must be followed to avoid becoming part of the grim statistics.

Experts advise never swimming alone, avoid jumping into unknown waters, and assess one's own abilities. Regular swimming lessons are also recommended to improve technique and increase endurance. Even if a person can swim, it is important to remember that water can be dangerous, and caution should always be exercised.

The episode of "Case" is available on LSM.lv, offering a detailed look at water safety rules and practical advice.