Category: Safety
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Kayaker Rescues Lost 6-Year-Old Found Swimming Alone in St. Louis River | WCCO – CBS Minnesota
A kayaker found a 6-year-old boy swimming alone in the St. Louis River and helped him back to safety after he was separated from his parent’s sailboat, and a video the kayaker posted on his Instagram depicting the rescue has gone viral.
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Swimmers Asked to Be Vigilant After Recent Shark Attacks | CBS New York
As we head into the weekend, beachgoers are encouraged to be vigilant in the water after recent shark attacks.
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Drowning Disparity | Local Groups Working to Close Racial Swimming Gap | WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7
Access to swimming pools, historical racism, and inherited water fears driving a wedge in the swim gap.
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Boy Pulled From the Water at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre | 7NEWS
Paramedics have rushed to a near drowning at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. A 5-year-old boy was pulled from the water, unresponsive by an off-duty paramedic and off-duty nurse. He was given CPR for 15 minutes which 7NEWS understands was successful. More Details: https://7news.link/3aBXka9
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Search for Missing 11-Year-Old Swimmer in Raccoon River Continues | WHO13
The girl went under the water on Wednesday evening and didn’t resurface.
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Honolulu Firefighters Deploy Drones to Help During Fires, Locate Missing Hikers and Swimmers | KITV
Honolulu fire fighters are taking their response efforts to new heights — using drones to assist during emergencies.
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Water Safety Tips: Wear a Life Jacket, Swim in Groups | 13News Now
The American Red Cross recommends a few simple things that could save your life, when it comes to swimming. Learn how to tread water for a minute, or float; Wear a life jacket if you’re going boating; Swim in groups of people, or where someone can keep an eye on you.
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Teen Hit, Killed By Boat Operated By Her Father In Ozarks | NBC News
A teen girl was killed after being hit by a boat operated by her father while swimming in the Ozarks, Missouri. Local officials said it is unclear what caused the boat to accelerate into the group of swimmers.