Cape Coral Police Department hosts 8th annual ‘Water Safety Day’

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – The Cape Coral Police Department held their eighth annual ‘Water Safety Day’ Saturday to educate residents and work to prevent drownings.

Police said drownings can happen so fast and they want to make sure adults and children stay vigilant and aware when around pools and bodies of water.

The Cape Coral Police Department and local fire department participated in the educational day that took place at the Cape Coral Yacht Club Ballroom.

Officials said, around 200 people attended the event that featured a kayak demo, CPR demo, and vest fitting demo.

A Guest speaker, Holly Bingson-Ruiz, spoke at the event telling the story of her son’s drowning death at a family event, according to the Cape Coral Police Department.

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