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Drowning the Cause of Approximately 50% of Florida Boating Deaths, Officials Say | WPBF 25 News
Drowning the cause of approximately 50% of Florida boating deaths, officials say
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Drownings Increased Dramatically Since 2020, CDC Says | WCCO – CBS Minnesota
As we head into the holiday weekend, new numbers show drownings surged during the pandemic. The highest rates happened among children under five. Researchers blamed the surge on a shortage of swimming lessons during the pandemic. WCCO’s Jonah Kaplan reports on what can be done to improve access and skills.
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Bloomfield Center Pool Closed for the Third Summer in a Row | 13WMAZ
Macon kicked off the unofficial start of the summer by opening their pools, but just two of the county’s six are open for business. One pool is spending the start of its third summer with gates locked up. The pool at the Bloomfield Community Center is closed, once again. Now, people have to reroute to…
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Swim Instructors Explain the Importance of Swim Lessons for Kids | 13WMAZ
The CDC reports a dramatic increase in the drowning death rate. The report says kids under four are the most at risk. See 13WMAZ
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Swimming Safety Tips for Kids | KARE 11
Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Edina and dedicated to child safety.
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Officials Warn Swimmers About Potential Cyanobacteria Growths in Water | WMUR-TV
Cyanobacteria alerts and advisories
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NYC Beaches Officially Open for Swimming on Memorial Day Weekend | Eyewitness News ABC7NY
Janice Yu has more on New York City beaches officially opening for swimming.
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26-Year-Old Dies After Getting Caught in Rip Current While Swimming Near Pleasure Pier in Galveston | KHOU 11
Beach patrol said a 26-year-old man from Louisiana went under and was found in the water between the Murdoch Gift Shop and Pleasure Pier.
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How You Can Keep Yourself Safe When Swimming This Summer | Nightly News: Kids Edition | NBC News
It’s a special version of Nightly News: Kids Edition this week. We’re live in front of a studio audience with viewers like you! We explain what you need to know to keep yourself safe this summer when heading to the pool, beach or lake to go swimming. Also, monkey business — these new births are…