A study led by researchers at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver finds that alcohol presence is associated with lower rescue chances in youth drowning incidents. The research, published in *Medicine Science and Law*, uses 11 years of forensic data covering 638 pediatric drowning deaths in Canada. According to the study, teenagers between ages 12 and 17 who have alcohol present experience a significantly reduced likelihood of being rescued compared with cases without alcohol. The study draws on forensic documentation to examine factors related to drowning outcomes and rescue. While the findings focus on association rather than proving causation, the authors conclude that alcohol is linked to circumstances that may reduce the probability of timely rescue during drowning events. The results highlight the importance of prevention and supervision around water activities for young people, particularly where alcohol use may be involved. The study’s conclusions are based on national forensic records compiled over more than a decade.