Birch Bay event raised awareness about risks of drowning

Birch Bay Waterslides took part in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson on June 20. The global event aimed to raise awareness about the risks of drowning and the importance of teaching kids to swim. The Birch Bay event, co-sponsored by the Whatcom County Health Department, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 and the Healthy Youth Coalition North County, was the only one in Whatcom County. Luis Flores, a Whatcom County Health Department employee and swim instructor, led the lesson.