By Obakeng Maje
In another unrelated incident, 3 males aged  12, 19 and 20 drowned while swimming in a quarry at Pella village, in Madikwe on Monday at about 17:00.

Police said their bodies were retrieved this morning.       

“Police in Potchefstroom also opened a case of Inquest after a body of a 7-year- old boy was found floating in the swimming pool at  his parents’ house in Potchefstroom in December 2013” Makau said.

It is alleged that the boy was last seen sleeping in one of the bedrooms, but was not found there when the grandmother looked for him.

The most important rule of water is that everyone should respect water, the water environment and the dangers involved. Always be on the lookout for advisory signs in both natural and public environments.

“Alcohol and water safety do not go together. Alcohol abuse blunts your sense of judgement, strengths and stamina. The most dangerous time at a picnic, is on arrival, when parents are unpacking and children venture to discover their surroundings” she said.

Residents are requested to take care of themselves and apply the following precautionary measures.  

Safety Tips 

∙Do not get into water alone, unless you are a strong swimmer.
∙Children should never swim alone.
∙Ensure that the water depths are appropriate for swimming and diving.
∙Children should be constantly supervised when they are near water, even during bath time.
∙Install a safety barrier around home swimming pools.
∙Empty baths, basins, sinks immediately after use.
∙Do not duck or push others into rivers.
∙Never cross overflowing rivers.
∙Be careful not to stand on an overhanging bank.
∙Before entering the water, check for the presence and strength of a current.
•If caught in a fast river current, float feet first in order to absorb any impact with the feet and legs, thus protecting the head and body from serious injury.
∙Extreme care should always be taken when entering rivers because of their changeable nature.-TDN
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