A 22-year-old man from Yonkers visiting Ocean County drowned Saturday afternoon during a swim with friends, according to the office of County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato.
Drowning is a major concern with our little kids at the pool or beach, but the threat isn't necessarily over when you're headed home. Breathing in just a small amount of water can cause life-threatening issues several hours after the fact.
We've heard a number of tragic stories about people drowning down the Jersey Shore this summer, but the ocean isn't the only place that presents a danger to swimmers.