Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death globally, claiming over 320,000 lives each year, with young children being especially vulnerable—drowning is the top cause of accidental death for children aged 1 to 4. In the U.S. alone, an average of 10 people drown daily, and thousands more suffer severe, often life-altering injuries. Most incidents occur in residential pools, often within minutes and without warning, even with supervision present. With many victims going unnoticed until it's too late, there's a clear need for an upgrade in surveillance that can detect drowning in real time and automatically alert EMS—ensuring a faster, life-saving response when every second counts.

Source: stopdrowningnow.org