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Every Child a Swimmer
Coverage of Every Child a Swimmer in the Nexus archive.
Cassie McGovernperson22-year-old boyperson1Plantationplace1Safe Children Coalitionorganization1Nicklaus Children’s Hospitalorganization1Malvina Duncanperson1Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospitalorganization1Shana Lordeperson1Diversified Swimmingorganization1Boys & Girls Club of Broward Countyorganization1North Lauderdaleplace1South Floridaplace1child drowningstopic1
- 2-year-old boy dead after wandering into Plantation lake, becomes 4th child drowning death in South Florida in 3 weeks
A 2-year-old boy drowned in Plantation, Florida, becoming the fourth child in South Florida to die by drowning in three weeks. The incident highlights rising drowning rates in the state, with 62 child drownings reported so far in 2026, and officials emphasize preventable safety measures.
- North Lauderdale swim safety organizers raise awareness after rise of tragic child drownings
Swim safety organizers in North Lauderdale, Florida, are raising awareness after a rise in child drownings. Instructors at the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County taught children critical pool safety and swimming skills. Advocates like Cassie McGovern, founder of 'Every Child a Swimmer,' emphasize early swim lessons and supervision to prevent tragedies.