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The purpose of On Drowning was to study and record the movements of people actually drowning from the beginning of their plight, through their development and subsequent rescue. The majority of this 17 minute film is comprised of slow motion closeup examination of actual , not staged, near-drownings and rescues. These cases include singles, doubles, triples, and a group of four.

On Drowning and Observations on the Drowning of Nonswimmers were the first publications to note and explain the difference between a distressed swimmer and a drowning person. This crucial point is now recognized as one of the most important elements of lifeguard surveillance.

On Drowning is the only training aid which teaches lifeguards how to both understand and recognize the Instinctive Drowning Response. The research based recognition and rescue concepts contained in this classic teaching aid have now been incorporated into nearly all the major lifeguard training textbooks in Canada and the United States.

"The Reasons People Drown" is used in community drowning prevention programs and orientation sessions for lifeguards and camp counselors. This fast paced 24 minute videotape teaches viewers the difference between distress and drowning and how to recognize the Instinctive Drowning Response.  The causes of diving related spinal injuries and infant and toddler drownings are also depicted. Finally, the role of alcohol and other drugs is discussed and viewers learn that only time, not going into the water, will sober an intoxicated person.