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Ocelot II

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11. They are not safer if they are not attended. People drown in pools

Reply to debm55 (Reply #5)

Tue Jul 11, 2023, 01:07 PM

Jul 2023

when they are either swimming alone or if there are so many people in the pool that nobody notices if a person goes under and doesn't come up again. Natural water is just as safe and is often cleaner.

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This or that-- pool or natural water(ocean, lake, river, pond) [View all] debm55 Jul 2023 OP

I don't care as long as I can get in it on a hot day yellowdogintexas Jul 2023 #1

Lakes, but that's what I'm used to. Ocelot II Jul 2023 #2

I agree, but do not go to far out in the lakes, as I am not a strong swimmer. debm55 Jul 2023 #7

Lakes are no more dangerous than pools as long as you are familiar with them Ocelot II Jul 2023 #10

Hot tub or pond? RainCaster Jul 2023 #3

My neighbor has a pond with koi. I like to sit on the edge and watch them. debm55 Jul 2023 #6

It's very relaxing isn't it? RainCaster Jul 2023 #9

A friend of mine took a dip in frogmarch Jul 2023 #4

Oh my, Thanks for warning me. I am not a good swimmer so I avoid natural water. I thought pools were debm55 Jul 2023 #5

They are not safer if they are not attended. People drown in pools Ocelot II Jul 2023 #11

Can't catch many fish in a pool Ferrets are Cool Jul 2023 #8