Author: rokur
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A 67-Year-Old Died in One of B.C.’s Oldest and Largest Open Water Swim Events. Here’s What We Know | CBC
The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating the death of a 67-year-old man at an open water swim event on Okanagan Lake this past weekend. Police say the man was taking part in the Across the Lake swim event, which has been running since 1949. In a release, West Kelowna RCMP said the man was found…
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2 Married Couples From Honduras Were Among 5 Adults Who Drowned in an Ohio River | ABC News
A photo snapped by a passing boater sometime Sunday shows them apparently about thigh deep in the Scioto River, fishing poles in hand, standing around a big log. Calm as the surface appeared, the river was running high and fast, according to U.S. Geological Survey data. All five adults ended up drowning, authorities have said.
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Summer Swim Night at Athalie Range Park Was a Splash | City of Miami Gov
The pool was full, the music kept the energy going, and families, friends, and neighbors came together for a fun evening of swimming and great memories.
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How Swimming Helped Rookiyah Recover After a Stroke | Virgin Active
Rookiyah learned to swim just two and a half months ago after suffering a stroke. Through the healing power of swimming, she found strength, confidence, and a renewed sense of possibility. Watch her inspiring journey as she takes her first steps towards the next chapter of her life.
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Watch: Lost Dog Rescued From San Francisco Bay After Swimming for Miles | KHOU 11
A small dog missing since the Fourth of July was rescued after witnesses spotted it swimming alone in the San Francisco Bay.
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Madeleine McCann’s Brother to Swim in Commonwealth Games 19 Years After Her Disappearance | Oxygen
Nearly two decades after Madeleine McCann disappeared, her brother Sean McCann, 21, is set to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The 3-year-old went missing in 2007 from her family’s vacation apartment in Portugal. Sean McCann, a freestyle swimmer, will compete with Team Scotland at this year’s event. He previously represented Scotland at the 2023…
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Video Shows Great White Shark Stalking Swimmers | NBC News
A great white shark is seen swimming terrifyingly close to a group of kids playing in the ocean. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz speaks to the photographer who captured the chilling video.
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Hundreds Celebrate Opening of Longview’s New Aquatic Center | CBS19
Longview’s new aquatic center opened with joy, offering a family-friendly gathering spot. Leaders see it as a key investment, uniting the community for summers ahead