None of the victims were alone, and those under 10 were all accompanied by adults. Among children under 5, several drowned due to very brief lapses of attention by their parents. None of them were swimming, but they were close to water. Even children who can swim should wear them. The same goes for adults who are boating.
Many people dont recognize the power of river water.
Many of the adolescents who died were thrill-seekers or were flirting with danger, such as dancing on the edge of a cliff or climbing up dangerous areas. Mountain biking without wearing helmets, which is very common among youths, has also caused death or severe head injury after falls. Small children are at increased risk of both hypothermia and heat injury. Keep in mind that if children are being carried in cool weather, they will need more clothes than adults and might not communicate their discomfort. Bring hats and sunscreen for them as well as yourself.