Author: rokur
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Decision on 2021 Island Games to be made ‘next month’
A decision will have to be made by the end of next month as to whether next year’s Island Games go ahead, according to Guernsey’s chief minister. The Channel island is hosting the event, which is currently set to be held from the 3rd – 9th July 2021. See Energy FM
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‘You just react’: Man punches great white shark to save wife
A man jumped onto a great white shark and punched it to save his wife when it attacked her at a beach in Australia.
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Swimming pools are supposed to offer relief. Do they actually make the air more humid?
That old cliché about the Southwest—“It’s hot, but it’s a dry heatâ€â€”is so firmly rooted in Arizona that when it’s muggy outside, locals are wont to demand an explanation. In Phoenix, they have been known to blame artificial lakes and swimming pools for unwanted humidity. “Like folk wisdom everywhere, this line of reasoning is widely…
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Missing Teen Swimmer In Critical Condition After American River Rescue
A missing teen swimmer was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being rescued from the American River on Saturday, the Sacramento Fire Department said. The department said the female swimmer was pulled from the river near 28th and B streets shortly before 9:15 p.m. A witness on the scene said the swimmer was…
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Diver finds lost camera at bottom of dark pool at Lynn Canyon, returns it to owner
An experienced free diver who explored the waters at Lynn Canyon last weekend has now returned a lost item that he found at the bottom of a dark pool. Christopher Samson, a certified freediver, posted a catchy video online of his trip to Lynn Canyon. The narrated video includes footage of him and his young…
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Texas twins offer free swimming lessons to children
As children who have been cooped up indoors seek refuge in the waters this summer, water safety becomes all the more important. That is why twin brothers Torrence and Thurman Thomas of Texas are providing free swimming lessons to kids, years after Thurman himself almost drowned. Janet Shamlian reports.
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David Duchovny Is Lending His Pool to Paralympic Swimmer to Train During COVID-19 Shutdowns
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many athletes to find unique ways to stay in shape while training facilities are shut down due to public health measures — and at least one celebrity is lending a helping hand during the situation. In a new piece for the New York Times, five-time Paralympic medalist Rudy Garcia-Tolson reveals that Californication star David…
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Beware of swimming dangers as temperatures heat up in western Washington this weekend
It could be dangerous this weekend in waterways around western Washington as people seek refuge from the heat. There are a few swimming locations around the Seattle area, like Magnuson and Madison parks and Green Lake’s West Beach, where lifeguards are staffed. However, statistics from the American Red Cross show 63% of people swim in places without…
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Public Pools Running While Water Park Faces Fines
While the temperatures soar into the triple digits, it’s no surprise to find people drawn to the water at the Elk Grove Aquatics Center. “Kids need a place to cool off, get some exercise. So this is great,†said Lou Crofoot. Nicole Curran is not the only parent wanting to get the kids out of…