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Thousands of quarries exist across the country but some can be disastrous. Jonathan Baksh, 19, jumped into Martin's Creek quarry in Pennsylvania in 2015, but he never made it back to land after suffering a cramp in the water. His mom was stunned when she found out her son was the second young man to die in quarry that year. Now, as the one year anniversary of her son's passing arrives next month, she's on a crusade to tell the world about the dangers of swimming in quarries. #InsideEdition

Why is Swimming in Quarries So Deadly

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STAY SAFE STAY OUT Mineral Products Association, Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Lafarge Tarmac's Sevenoaks Quarry explain the hazards associated with swimming in quarry lakes. The impact of cold water is highlighted as the Fire and Rescue Service demonstrate a rescue.