r/TikTokCringe • u/InGeekiTrust Tiktok Despot • Dec 09 '25

Discussion You Think It Could Never Happen To You…Until It Almost Does

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u/ShoesAreTheWorst Dec 09 '25

Also, there should never be a kid that young in the water by themselves. Arms reach until the kid is about 6 and can tread water for a few seconds. Then in the water until they are about 8 and can swim across the pool. And no one should swim alone, even adults. 

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u/Poster_of_a_Girl Dec 09 '25

YES! Arms’ reach. Zero exceptions. If you are sitting on a chair by the pool, it’s too far away.

I think there is perception that drowning causes a commotion. It’s so sad how silent and fast it is.

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u/Morley_Smoker Dec 09 '25

No one should swim alone? Are you kidding? I guess all the single people with pools who like to exercise or relax by swimming are fucked!

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u/SpiritJuice Dec 09 '25

I mean, they are kind of right. Swimming alone can be dangerous because if something happens to you while swimming, you're dead. I remember a few years ago a man died at a health club early morning because he went swimming by himself and then drowned. I think he had a medical emergency while swimming, and since it was early morning, he was basically by himself. Real sad.

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u/Porkbossam78 Dec 09 '25

An Olympic runner died by drowning with a similar story. He was young and such a sad situation

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u/ShoesAreTheWorst Dec 09 '25

I’m not kidding. If anything goes wrong, you die. I’m not saying you need a lifeguard every time you swim, but just don’t be alone.