Did you know it’s possible to drown after exiting the water?
Eighty to ninety percent of drownings occur in the water, but the other 10-20 percent of drownings occur later that day, up to 24 hours later. This is referred to as “dry drowning.” Check out some of the signs:
Unfortunately, as Dr. Aleah Gibson explains in the video below via Fox 19, dry drowning can’t be treated at home, and children need to visit an emergency room as soon as possible.
