Olympic skier Bode Miller says he didn't realize how common drowning was until his daughter died — here's how you can prevent it
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- Bode Miller and Morgan Miller spoke to the "Today" show on Monday about their 19-month-old daughter drowning in June.
- During the interview, the parents said they had no idea how common drowning deaths are for children.
- The Center for Disease Control reports that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional deaths for children ages 1 to 4, with most occurring in backyard pools.
- Pediatric emergency physician Dr. Christina Johns spoke to INSIDER about how parents can prevent drowning incidents.
On June 10, Olympic skier Bode Miller and his wife, professional volleyball player Morgan Beck Miller, lived a parent's worst nightmare. Their 19-month-old daughter Emeline opened the back door of their friend's house and drowned in their pool. Now, over a month later, the couple is speaking out about the incident for the first time ever.
In a tear-filled interview with the "Today" show, Bode said the parents felt the need to speak out about the incident and just how common it can be. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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