Category: Safety
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Local Swim Center Offers Swim Safety Programs Despite Being Closed Due to Coronavirus
British Swim Center in San Antonio offers online swim safety programs in honor of Water Safety Month in May.
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Midsummer’s Nightmare (USPHS and American Red Cross, 1961)
This film illustrates how quickly the pleasures of the beach, lake, pool, and water sports can turn dangerous when safety practices are not followed, such as wearing a life jacket, maintaining a close eye on small children, and learning how to swim, preferably when young. The film notes that drowning is second only to auto…
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Two people swim to safety after plane crash in Canyon Lake
Two people swim to safety after a plane crash in Canyon Lake Tuesday.
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Man dressed as grim reaper to visit Florida beaches that reopen too early
While the coronavirus pandemic is far from over, some U.S. states have decided to reopen as soon as… well, right now Georgia was the first to ease restrictions, with businesses like gyms and salons opening FridayMichigan will soon follow suit, following protests from residents. Reopening worries some citizens, medical professionals, and elected officials, but one…
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Sale Creek teen saves Chattanooga Sports Hall of Famer after swimming mishap
“I didn’t really even think about it,” the Soddy-Daisy resident said. “I saw the boat floating away. It wasn’t getting any closer. The motor was idling. The way the wind was blowing, it was headed right out to Chickamauga Lake. I decided I’m just going to go in.” Back on the dock, Beason and his…
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Face in Water Breathing Technique: Humming Underwater
Coach Renee shows us an at-home exercise that level 2 swimmers can do to practice blowing air bubbles through their nose. This breathing technique can help young swimmers develop confidence in the water.