The famous A-maze-ing Laughter statues at the intersection of Davie Street and Denman Street at English Bay have received a temporary addition that will last throughout the weekend. We’re talking about lifejackets.

It is all part of a campaign by The Community Against Preventable Injuries to raise awareness about drowning, as an average of 53 deaths in BC every year are from drowning incidents.

Data from the organization indicates the greatest number of drowning deaths occur among males, with 46% in natural water and 28% on water transport.

And approximately 60% of drowning deaths among children occur in natural waters during swimming or water transport-related activities like boating and jet skiing.

Preventable’s safety tips to prevent drowning