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Nonresidents’ drownings due to lack of awareness

By June Watanabe

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 04, 2012

~~<p>QUESTION: Over the years I&rsquo;ve read about so many people drowning while snorkeling. What are the causes, and why does that happen so often?</p>
<p>ANSWER: From 2006 through 2010 the state Department of Health lists drowning as one of the &ldquo;Leading Causes of Fatal Injuries in Hawaii,&rdquo; mainly in the ocean as opposed to a pool or stream.</p>
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QUESTION: Over the years I’ve read about so many people drowning while snorkeling. What are the causes, and why does that happen so often?

ANSWER: From 2006 through 2010 the state Department of Health lists drowning as one of the “Leading Causes of Fatal Injuries in Hawaii,” mainly in the ocean as opposed to a pool or stream. Login for more...



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