Drowning In A Sea of Misinformation: Dry Drowning and Secondary Drowning
Every death is tragic, especially when it is a child’s. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and to those who treated the patient.
Every death is tragic, especially when it is a child’s. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and to those who treated the patient.
St. Kilda Lifesaving Club Director Simon Lewis shares his Humanitarian lifeguard experience with ISLA & saving refugees around the globe.
About Dr. Martin Hedstrom: Martin was an ocean rescue lifeguard in Jacksonville Beach, Florida before completing medical school in the Dominican Republic. He was a charter member of Lifeguards Without Borders and was dedicated to community service and drowning prevention. More importantly, he was an adventurous, outgoing, all-around awesome guy that was a close friend […]
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