Author: rokur
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Sonar for Moving Water Rescue | Fire Engineering
Jack Gramlich discusses using sonar technology while searching for victims in surf and swifwater rescue situations. He discusses some operational challenges in these environments, including managing currents, aeration and white water, and secondary scans.
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Why Mark Is Swimming the Length of Chesil Beach for Weldmar | Weldmar Hospicecare
Mark Greensit is swimming the 18 mile length of Chesil Beach to raise funds for Weldmar Hospicecare, in memory of his Dad who was cared for by the charity.
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Good to Swim: Roma Rights in Romania | Minority Rights Group
The project empowers Roma children through swimming, building self-esteem and promoting community integration. Advanced swimmers will assist younger children and will learn how to handle bullying. The project also includes the activity “Photovoice”, where children use cameras to document their experiences, with the best photos showcased in an exhibition and sent to decision-makers to raise…
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“Mass Casualty Incident” Declared After Dozens of Children Fall Ill at Alberta Swimming Pool | Global News
About a dozen Alberta children were rushed to hospital on Sunday, after many of them suddenly fell ill following a swim at a hotel pool in the town of Canmore, Alta., located about 100 km west of Calgary. Many of them were visiting the mountain town to take part in a weekend minor hockey tournament.…
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China’s Winter Swimmers Plunge Into Frozen Lake | South China Morning Post
A group of winter swimmers in China are dedicated to a daily routine where they strip down to their swimming trunks in sub-zero temperatures before plunging into a frozen lake in the middle of the capital Beijing. The activity may seem extreme to most people, but the swimmers insist it helps relieve minor ailments and…
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Yakima Valley Boys Swimming Championships Bring Awareness to Status of Lions Pool | KIMA Action News
The cold temperatures outside were an afterthought on Saturday as families and friends gathered to support their high school swimmers in the 2026 Yakima Valley Boys Swimming Championship meet at Lions Pool. “This sport basically brings everyone together, and they all support each other,” said local teacher, John Whitney. “They are all working for each…
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Jammie January: Learning to Swim in Clothing to Prepare for for Emergencies | KRDO13 Colorado Springs
A swim school in Colorado Springs is having its students swim in their pajamas all month long to learn how to stay afloat when you least expect to meet the water. See KRDO