Category: Beach Life
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Summer Starts With Warnings About Beach and Pool Safety to Avoid Drownings | ABC News
Queensland lifesavers have rescued more than 500 children this year with December and January the highest risk months.
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Maui Leads State in Ocean Drownings, Still No Lifeguards at Busy Tourist Beaches | KHON2 News
New state data shows Maui leads the state in ocean drowning rates, and the deadliest beaches still have no lifeguards.
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Hundreds of Swimmers Rescued From Dangerous Rip Currents | NBC News
Hundreds of swimmers along California’s coast were rescued over Labor Day weekend after they were caught in dangerous rip currents. NBC News’ Dana Griffin has more. See NBC News
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Families Celebrate Labor Day at Folsom Lake With Swimming and Sunshine | ABC10
Families spent Labor Day at Folsom Lake, enjoying swimming, paddling, and picnics as Sacramento’s summer heat lingered. Many came to escape their homes and savor one of the last warm weekends of the season. Some visitors noticed low water levels, but the lake still offered a popular spot for holiday gatherings. Families emphasized safety on…
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Rise in Rip Current Deaths Put Lifeguards on High Alert | Today
All along the East Coast, lifeguards are on the lookout for dangerous rip currents on the heels of multiple deaths off the coasts of New Jersey and New York. The deadly conditions that pull swimmers and surfer out to sea have become all too common during the busy beach season with nearly half of the…
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Swimmer Infected With Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria at Cape Cod Beach | CBS Boston
Health officials say a person got sick after swimming at a Cape Cod beach. WBZ-TV’s Tammy Mutasa reports.
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Swimmers Killed After Being Blown up by Black Sea Mines Drifting Into Tourist Beaches | The Sun
At least three holidaymakers have been killed in a horror double explosion after sea mines washed into popular tourist beaches in southern Ukraine. The blasts tore through the Black Sea resort area of Zatoka at around 11.30am on Sunday, sending shockwaves through crowds of sunseekers. See The Sun
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NJ Officials Warn Swimmers of Riptides | FOX 5 New York
Officials in New Jersey are warning swimmers to be cautious of dangerous rip currents. FOX 5 NY’s Antwan Lewis reports on the latest water conditions from Belmar, New Jersey.
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Swim South Florida: South Florida Organizations Come Together to Build Life Jacket Stands | WPLG Local 10
Life jacket loaner stands are helping to promote water safety in Dania Beach, with more stands on the way at other South Florida beaches.