Drowning Board

Drowning Board & Map

Drowning is preventable. Here at the Lifesaving Society of BC & Yukon, we take this statement seriously and know that the primary way to prevent drowning is through creatively communicating preventative drowning information through data visualization.

While our Drowning Board provides concrete numbers, our interactive Drowning Map provides the location and a synopsis of the circumstances surrounding drowning in our area. It can happen quickly; be informed, be prepared and stay safe!

British Columbia & Yukon have been drowning free for

3 Days

Total Number of Drownings in
British Columbia & Yukon this Year

Who is drowning?

78% Male

22 % Female

28%
[2.2*]

Age 20 - 34

25%
[1.9*]

Age 50 - 64

18%
[1.8*]

Age 65 +

* Death Rate per 100,000 / Year

Where?

37%

Lake / Pond

28%

River

16%

Ocean

8%

Other

7%

Bathtub

4%

Pool

1%

Drowning in a Lifeguard supervised setting

When

67%

OF DROWNINGS OCCURRED FROM

May

Sept

WHat Were They Doing?

26%

Aquatic

35%

Boating

17%

Non-Aquatic

55%

Powerboat

12%

Canoe

11%

Inflatable Craft

High Risk Groups:

Children Under 5
Men Aged 18-49

Public Education

The Lifesaving Society conducts research into fatal and non-fatal drowning, aquatic injury, and rescue interventions. The Lifesaving Society focuses WaterSmart drowning prevention efforts on people most at risk – like men fishing in small boats - or on those who can make a significant difference, such as parents of young children. Ongoing research and analysis support the Society’s evidence-based water rescue training and WaterSmart drowning prevention education.

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