Month: August 2020
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Swim Area At Cherry Creek State Park Shut Down Again Due To Algae Bloom
Another algae bloom at Cherry Creek state park has forced park officials to close the swim area at the bark for a second time in a month.
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Drones Used In Search For Young Man Who May Have Drowned In Chatfield Reservoir
The search for a missing swimmer in Chatfield Reservoir is continuing on Monday.
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Massive lake party draws criticism for lack of masks, social distancing
Photos and videos shared on Facebook showed hundreds of boats and swimmers gathered for the Sand Bar Bash 2020.
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Young Swimmer Rescued From Dangerous Water In Glencoe
There was a close call Monday afternoon in the northern suburbs, when a young swimmer was caught in choppy water in Glencoe. Crews rushed to the private beach and were able to rescue the swimmer in distress. He was taken to the area hospital. See CBS Chicago
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Swimmer collides with whale off Exmouth
An Australian woman was seriously injured Saturday while swimming with humpback whales at a tourist hotspot in Western Australia. The 29-year-old woman suffered fractured ribs and internal bleeding when one of the giant mammals hit her with its tail during a tour at Ningaloo Reef, according to News.com.au. She reportedly was hospitalized in Perth and was in serious but stable…
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Body of missing swimmer in Irondequoit Bay recovered
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office officials say they have recovered the body of the missing swimmer in Irondequoit Bay.