Year: 2019
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‘Swimming Should Not Be A Privilege’: Swim Club Takes Aim At Limiting Children Drownings, Particularly Among African Americans
Accidental drownings are always a major concern this time of the year during pool season, especially for African American children, with the drowning rate being substantially higher. Eyewitness News spoke with one local swim club trying to cut down on some startling statistics while teaching vital lessons along the way. Thursday was a hot and…
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Jack Burnell – Studying at Derby and his sporting achievements
Jack Burnell is a GB Swimmer and Olympian, he is currently training for the Tokoyo Olympics. Jack is also a University of Derby Alumni alumni and attended our Sport@Derby event on 19 June 2019 as a keynote speaker.
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21-year-old American tourist killed by three sharks in the Bahamas
An American family is grieving after a woman was killed by sharks in the Bahamas. Police in the Bahamas say 21-year-old Jordan Lindsey was attacked by three sharks while snorkeling off Rose Island Wednesday afternoon. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Teen who lost leg, fingers in shark attack describes the moment she was bitten l Nightline
Paige Winter, 17, said she started praying for her life when the shark pulled her under. Her father Charlie Winter talks about jumping into the water and punching the shark to get it off of her.
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No swim advisory issued for Carlin Park beach in Palm Beach County due to bacteria
It’s hot enough outside that many of you will be out in the water this week. But the latest water samples across Palm Beach County show that a popular swimming spot has tested poorly for water quality.