Child drownings in Germany linked to parents` phone `fixation´
(The Guardian Germany)

Lifeguards warn parents to put phones away, after more than 300 people drowned this yearGerman lifeguards have issued a warning that a growing number of child drownings this summer are linked to their parents´ obsession with mobile phones.More than 300 people have drowned in Germany this year, with hardly a day passing during the current heatwave when a swimmer has not died. Related: Lack of UK law requiring lifeguards on all beaches means `varied presence` Related: Our red and yellow flags work. But we need to do more to save lives | Rob Brander Continue reading...