In The News – Drowning prevention is the focus of survival swim lessons for Tahoe’s youngest residents
March 17, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 3/17/2026, Lynnette Bellin
As families across the Lake Tahoe region prepare for summer around the water, a local water safety instructor is encouraging parents of young children to consider drowning prevention before the busy season begins.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under 4 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Communities around Lake Tahoe present unique challenges because children are frequently around lakes, pools, beaches, docks and hot tubs.
Lynnette Bellin, a certified instructor with Infant Swimming Resource (ISR), teaches Self-Rescue lessons for children ages 6 months to 6 years at the Incline Village Recreation Center. Since becoming certified in 2024, Bellin has taught more than 4,500 lessons to over 100 children in Reno and Incline Village.