This year, the Houston area has experienced nine unfortunate drownings, with two occurring in Harris County this week.

As “feels like” temperatures soar into the triple digits over the coming days, Constable Mark Hermann from Precinct 4 stresses the importance of water safety.

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In Harris County, there have been four fatal drownings involving children under the age of 13 this year.

The two drownings earlier this week involved toddlers, both three years old. One child did not survive, while the other was life-flighted to a hospital.

Rachel Campbell, whose child drowned in 2016, emphasizes the critical need for water safety as more Texans flock to water activities during the heat.

“Judah was a bright, energetic, loving child. He lov

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