Month: May 2023
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Bedford Teen Continues to Rise Among Best Swimmers in the US | WTAJ News
Bedford teen continues to rise among best swimmers in the US.
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Florida: Stranded Swimmers Are Rescued From Rocks in Fort Pierce | Sky News
This is the moment that a group of young beachgoers who had become trapped on rocks were rescued by boat in Fort Pierce, Florida. The county fire department said the group had washed up on the rocks and were unable to get back to shore due to the current. No one was seriously injured.
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Going for a Swim? Here Are Some Pool Safety Tips | WBIR Channel 10
Safety needs to be top of mind while your little ones are swimming in the pool this summer.
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Toledo City Pools Reopen for the Summer With Swim Lessons Starting in July | WTOL 11
Swimmers will learn everything from the basics to advanced techniques to ensure swim safety.
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Hiring Lifeguards Remains a Challenge as Pools Reopen | Scripps News
“It has been an ongoing struggle to get in and retain lifeguards over the years,” said Wyatt Werneth with the American Lifeguard Association. He believes the job lacks popularity these days and reflects on the impact the show, “Baywatch,” had on previous generations of lifeguards. “Baywatch was so exciting. It was a career filled with…
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Alligators Trap Swimmers at Texas State Park | KHOU 11
This is a good reminder to heed those warning signs about alligators.
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‘I Don’t Want My Child to Outlive Me’: Community Weighs in as Search for Missing Swimmer Continues | 13WMAZ
The Bibb Sheriff’s Office says the search will continue tomorrow if he’s not found today.
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Jax Beach Lifeguards Revive Man After Drowning as Search for Missing Swimmer Continues | First Coast News
First responders took the victim to the hospital in critical condition.
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Shallow Water Blackout Poses a Silent and Undetected Risk for Swimmers | NBC News
NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports on the dangers of shallow water blackouts, even for the most experienced swimmers. It can be caused by fainting or “blacking out” in water or something as simple as holding your breath underwater for an extended period of time, leading it to be considered one of the top causes of…