What the American Heart Association Wants Every Family to Know There’s nothing better than summer pool days — sunscreen, cannonballs, popsicles, and kids laughing in the water. But according to the American Heart Association, drowning can happen quickly, quietly, and often in less than 60 seconds. The scary part? It usually doesn’t look like the dramatic splashing scene you see in movies. Many drowning incidents are silent. Whether you own a backyard pool, visit community poo