Author: rokur
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Harrowing Shark Attack in Florida Captured on Camera | NBC News
Off the Florida panhandle, a violent shark attack caught on camera left a man fighting for his life. Authorities say two staff members from a naval facility in Panama City went for a swim when the shark attacked one of them. NBC News’ Steve Patterson has more.
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The world’s first waterproof self-flying camera has launched. Built for water and ready for adventure, AQUA captures the watersports you love from once impossible perspectives, completely hands free. From surfing and wakeboarding to sailing and jet skiing, AQUA is made to keep up wherever your coastal adventures take you!
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NHRC: “Blanket Ban on Pregnant Women Using Pools Is Discrimination” | MBCNEWS
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has determined that uniformly restricting the use of swimming pools solely on the grounds of being pregnant constitutes unreasonable discrimination. The Commission recommended that the head of a university sports center in Busan, who had canceled a pregnant woman’s registration for swimming lessons, “establish measures to prevent recurrence.”…
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Can Sam Short Break This World Record? | The Swim Scribe
In 2023 Sam Short EXPLODED onto the international scene, on night one of that year’s world championships he claimed the world title in the 400 freestyle in a historically fast time. Since that breakout year however Short has had a rough couple of years after. During the end of the season in both 2024 and…
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Inside Hong Kong Masters Swimming: Why Adults Are Coming Back to the Pool | Marcel Smit
What happens when adults who haven’t swum competitively for 10, 20, even 30 years get back in the water? I went behind the scenes at the Hong Kong Masters Swimming Championships to find out. Masters swimming is one of the fastest-growing communities in competitive sport — and after spending the day at this meet, I…
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AI Lifeguard Saves Swimmer in North Brabant and Is Faster Than a Human | De Telegraaf
Artificial intelligence is set to prevent drownings in swimming pools. At least, that is the fervent wish of the developers of the AI lifeguard. The system works with cameras above the pool that continuously analyze the behavior of swimmers. As soon as someone exhibits abnormal behavior—for example, staying underwater for too long or no longer…
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Report of Man Drowning in Lake Pontchartrain Highlights Lake Swimming Dangers | WWLTV
Officials warn against swimming in the lake for fun, citing undertow, alligators and other unsafe conditions.
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Red Cross Ready for Free Youth Learn-To-Swim Classes Interview | WTAP
The American Red Cross of the Ohio River Valley is opening registration for free youth Learn-to-Swim classes at Southwood Park Pool.