Advocates concerned about high number of Phoenix-area drownings so far

The Phoenix area has already seen a high number of drownings this year and advocates warn if those numbers continue, they could be record-breaking. In Arizona, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. Leading into the holiday weekend, first responders reported 51 water-related incidents in 2024, according to Children’s Safety Zone.

The Phoenix area has already seen a high number of drownings this year and advocates warn if those numbers continue, they could be record-breaking. In Arizona, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. Leading into the holiday weekend, first responders reported 51 water-related incidents in 2024, according to Children’s Safety Zone.

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