Author: rokur
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The U-Safe Self-Propelled Buoy Saves Drowning Swimmers So You Don’t Have To
The most dangerous aspect of a water rescue for first responders isn’t the treacherous environmental conditions, it’s the terrified and panicked victim capable of pulling their rescuer under the waves along with them. Rather than risk national treasures like David Hasselhoff, the U-Safe self-propelled buoy from Portugal’s Noras Performance will brave the waves in their stead. Read…
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2.5-Meter Tiger Shark Filmed Swimming at Aussie Beach | 9 News Australia
A 2.5-meter tiger shark has been spotted lurking close to the shore of Mullaloo beach in Perth, forcing the popular swim spot to close for the second time in just one week.
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Memorial for Carmel Swimmer Killed in Crash | WTHR
Investigators believe Michael Jent lost control and crashed into a building around 5:15 a.m. on Friday morning. Carmel High School canceled swim practice that day.
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Search for Missing Queensland Gorge Swimmer Now a Recovery Mission | Sky News Australia
The search for a missing woman near Cairns has now become a recovery mission. The alarm was raised on Friday afternoon when the 54-year-old failed to resurface after swimming at Mossman Gorge. An extensive search in dangerous conditions has been underway for the past three days. Police say they now fear the worst and are…
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Swim Instructor Criminally Charged in Drowning Death of 4-Year-Old | FOX 26 Houston
A family’s life has been forever changed after a seemingly routine swim lesson.
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Monster Snake Spotted Swimming in Pool | New York Post
A traveler has shared the horrifying moment a monster three-meter-long snake was spotted in her hotel swimming pool. The British musician and TikToker, who documents her travels under the screen name Elisabeth Elektra, was holidaying in Thailand when she discovered the beast. In the one-minute video, which has been viewed more than 300,000 times, the…
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Barangaroo’s Marrinawi Cove Reopens to Swimming, Sydney’s CBD Swimming Spot | 7NEWS
Sydneysiders will now be able to enjoy a dip in the water around Barangaroo while taking in a view of the Harbour Bridge. It’s hoped the new swimming spot at Marrinawi Cove in Barangaroo will be a drawcard for locals, tourists and office workers alike. Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich has been pushing for the…
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ISL Case: Court Decides in Favour of World Aquatics
The U.S. District Court in San Francisco has decided in favor of World Aquatics, in cases that had originally been opened in 2018. Two antitrust lawsuits had been filed: one directly by the International Swimming League (ISL) and another by swimmers Tom Shields (USA), Michael Andrew (USA), and Katinka Hosszu (HUN), with ISL’s support. “World Aquatics is grateful to Judge Corley…
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Swimming South Africa Kicks off the 2023 Swimming Season With a Successful Meet in Mpumalanga | SABC News
Swimming South Africa kicked off the 2023 swimming season with a successful meet in Mpumalanga this weekend. The Invitational Grand Prix saw local swimmers put in their first laps of the pool for the year ahead of a busy season which also includes the swimming world championships in Fukuoka, Japan, between the 14th and 30th…