Adults Face Their Fears And Finally Learn To Swim

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- It's a life-saving skill many people learn as kids, but an alarming amount of Americans say they don't know how to swim.

CBS2's Alex Denis spoke with some people who are overcoming their fears and finding out the water is just fine.

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If you're interested in learning to swim, free lessons are offered for all ages in New York City, but it's based on a lottery system. Local YMCAs and Jewish community centers may also be a good choice for lessons, Denis reported.