With the summer vacation approaching and opportunities for leisure at the sea and rivers increasing, attention is being called to drowning accidents. The Japanese Red Cross Society (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Atsushi Seike; hereinafter referred to as "JRC") is promoting "Water Safety Methods" nationwide to learn the knowledge and skills to protect lives from drowning accidents. Drowning Accidents in Data In the summer of Reiwa 7, there were 241 deaths and missing persons due to drowning accidents nationwide, with accidents in the "sea" and "rivers" accounting for over 80% of the total. Regarding activities at the time of the accident, "fishing/gathering fish" was the most frequent at 21.6%, a higher rate than "playing in the water" or "swimming" (according to the National Police Agency's "Overview of Drowning Accidents in the Summer of Reiwa 7"). These results indicate that accidents where people fall into the sea or rivers while clothed are more common than those occurring during water play or swimming in swimwear. Deaths and Missing Persons by Location (Left) and Activity (Right) in Reiwa 7 *Created by the Japanese Red Cross Society based on "Overview of Drowning Accidents in the Summer of Reiwa 7" (National Police Agency) (r7_kaki_suinan.pdf) What are "Water Safety Methods"? *Please refer to the reference materials for details. To prevent drowning accidents, it is essential for everyone to acquire the knowledge and skills to protect their own lives, including understanding dangerous locations and activities, recognizing that accidents can happen to anyone at any time, and knowing how to respond if an accident occurs. "Water Safety Methods" refers to the knowledge and skills for safely enjoying water, including accident prevention, basic swimming, and self-preservation. It also includes knowledge and skills for rescue and first aid in the event of a drowning accident. Responding to Falling into Water While Fully Clothed First, the priority is not t