Richland takes part in “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson”

It has been dubbed the "World's Largest Swimming Lesson" and Richland is taking part.

The community is invited to George Prout Pool Friday from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. for safety tips and how to stay safe in the water.

The lesson is part of a world wide event that pools, water parks and swimming locations take part in to help prevent drowning. According to the organization, drowning is the second leading cause of unintended, injury-related death for children ages 1-14.

The event is free and open to all ages. The group is also working to break the records of the "worlds largest swimming lesson."

For more information about the program you can find it here.