People simply do not just drown because they hit water unless there is a reason and nothing in the story. People swim in lakes all the time. The swimming isn't that productive or fun with a jacket on.

I don't know but you seem to be making a lot of assumptions.

I'm a formerly competitive triathlete and I still wear a life vest when boating. Better safe than sorry.

with very little information. Me making assumptions? I asked questions to get more information before suggesting everyone where a jacket when going into a lake. And ya, competitive swimmer for two decades, lifeguard and WSI instructor here.

yet say "The swimming isn't that productive or fun with a jacket on." He wasn't swimming. He was boating and that's basic boating safety.

stopped face down in a puddle of water and drowned. Horrible accident. It has stuck with me for decades. There is time to be wary of water and times when shit happens.

I don't know why one would risk it in any but the most shallow and calm of water sources.

a stroke.