Category: Safety
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‘Drowning is Silent,’ Maple Grove Swim Instructors Share Important Safety Reminders | CCX Media Community News
Swim instructors at Life Time Swim in Maple Grove want to raise awareness about drowning – one of the leading causes of death in the Unites States. “It’s hard for them to cry out for help when they’re focusing on getting their face above the water to get breath,” said Lauren Rose, an aquatics leader…
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Us Artistic Swimmer Rescued by Coach After Fainting in Pool | BBC News
American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships.
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Experts Urge Swim Lessons, Water Safety to Prevent Child Drownings | Eyewitness News ABC7NY
As more local pools and parks are re-opening from pandemic shutdowns, the American Academy of Pediatrics is urging families to provide swim lessons. Read more on Eyewitness News
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Summer Safety: Teaching Kids to Safely Swim Indoors, Outdoors | Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV
One of the most fun summer activities for children poses some of the most dangers to them. It’s important to teach kids how to swim properly, and how to recognize and understand their limits when it comes to swimming in pools or in live bodies of water. Here are some tips from professionals.
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NYC to Cut Some Swim Programs Due to Lifeguard Shortage | Eyewitness News ABC7NY
The New York City Parks Department admitted that the nation’s lifeguard shortage means there will not be enough lifeguards for the city’s public pools. Sonia Rincon has the details. Read more on Eyewitness News
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How to Get Swim Lessons for Free in Georgia | 11Alive
New numbers show a record 69 people drowned in Georgia last year.
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Pier to Cove Swim Event Returns to La Jolla | CBS 8 San Diego
After a two-year hiatus from the pandemic, the La Jolla swim event returns
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Texas Game Wardens Say to Keep an Eye on Younger Swimmers in Lakes | CBSDFW
As the temperatures rise, more North Texas families will be heading for the water to beat the heat, and first responders want to remind people about the dangers.
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