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Drownings in Texas Reach 309 for Year So Far
Texas Parks and Wildlife official Robert Mauermann reports 309 drownings in Texas this year, eight short of 1967’s total. He cites failures to use life preservers, non swimming, and unattended children near water as frequent causes, with incidents from a bayou fall to a plastic pool tragedy.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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