As for traffic in Whiskey Creek, we had a quiet month with no reported incidents.
Tragically, a young child drowned in a pool on Sunday, October 26.
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control & Prevention, drowning is the No.1 cause of accidental death in children under the age of 5 years old, and the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 14 (second to the No.1 cause: car accidents).
It is so important that children learn how to swim at an early age.
The Rotary Club of Fort Myers (which meets Tuesdays at 12 p.m. at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre) supports The Josh the Baby Otter Water Safety Program which is designed to keep children safe around the water and to prevent accidental drowning of children.
Please call (239) 332-8158 or email [email protected] for further information.
You can also find swimming classes for children in Lee County at various locations, including Lee County Parks and Recreation community pools, which offer lessons for all ages. Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) also has a swim lesson program for children ages 3 to 13, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office hosts free summer lessons through a partnership with the community. Other options include private swim schools like Swimtastic and Goldfish Swim School, and the Sunsplash Family Waterpark has a specific program.
