Officials hope to see less drownings this year compared to last year's uptick

Tracey Fejt with the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona says if you can't afford a pool fence, you could get a high door with a latch or alarm on your back door. She says there have already been four non-fatal drownings this year, before swimming season has begun. 

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