HEALTHJun 17 · 03:13 UTCWXYZ ABC DETROITCarli Petrus

YMCA offers free swim lessons in metro Detroit as near-drownings raise water safety concerns

The YMCA in metro Detroit is offering free swim lessons through its Detroit Swims program following recent near-drowning incidents involving a 12-year-old in Taylor and a 2-year-old in Dearborn. The initiative aims to address water safety concerns, with participants emphasizing the importance of swimming skills for confidence and emergency prevention.

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