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Every Number Is a Name: Understanding San Diego’s Drowning Crisis

Every drowning impacts the San Diego community — and every number represents a life forever changed. Below are the most recent statistics compiled from the California Department of Public Health on fatal and non-fatal drownings among San Diego residents over the past eight years (2016–2023). San Diego Resident Drownings (2016–2023) Ages 0–19: By Sex: By ...

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