Category: Nature
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Shark Bites 9-Year-Old Swimming in Shallow Water at Oak Island
A 9-year-old was bitten by a shark Wednesday afternoon while swimming in the ocean in Oak Island. See WRAL News
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Swimmer Rescued From ‘Treacherous’ Waves at Night as RNLI Issue Stark Warning
A swimmer was rescued from the sea in treacherous conditions, prompting the RNLI to issue a serious warning. The man had got into difficulties and was in distress at high tide in St Ouen’s Bay in Jersey on Sunday at around 9.15pm. Coastguard Watch Officer, Ford Ramsden, said: “This was a difficult rescue, in the…
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NSW Government and Local Council Debate Over Beach Shark Nets | 7NEWS
The NSW government and local councils are arguing over the best way to protect swimmers against shark attacks. Controversial shark nets may make a return despite calls from Scientists for more humane technologies.
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Heavy Labrador Jumps on Swimmers and Causes Serious Injuries | It’s Me or the Dog
Owners can’t have a relaxing day by the pool as heavy uncontrollable Labrador keeps on jumping on the swimmers, leaving them with bruises and scars.
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Hundreds of Dogs Cool Off at 6th Annual Wag ‘N’ Wade Swim | WOOD TV 8
The Dog Days of Summer officially ended on Aug. 11, but that isn’t stopping more than 800 dogs from jumping into the pool at one of Grand Rapids’ parks.
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East Texas Expert Cautions Fresh-Water Swimmers About Risk of Brain-Eating Amoeba | KLTV 7
“Most of the time it’s insignificant. But in the summertime, the numbers of the organisms can increase dramatically in areas with very high temperatures. So in the South, July and August.”
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Missing Phoenix Fire Search and Rescue Dog Found in Neighbor’s Swimming Pool | WRAL
A trained search and rescue dog in Arizona forced its owners to go on a search of their own. .
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Paralympian Ellie Simmonds: Saving the Coral Reef | Good Morning Britain
The world’s oceans are facing a dire future with scientists predicting the loss of 95% of the world’s tropical reefs by 2043. This prospect not only affects the biodiversity and ecosystems of these reefs but also endangers the livelihoods of nearly 500 million people who rely on coral reefs for food, income, and coastal protection.…
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Swimmers Beware: Leeches Discovered in Herriman City Reservoir | ABC4 Utah
Beware if you plan on ending the summer in the cool waters of Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman. Residents have reported coming across leeches while swimming.