Category: Safety
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19-Year-Old Reunites With Rescuers After Nearly Drowning in Jacksonville Beach | First Coast News
Joshua Clemons, who has lived in Jacksonville his entire life, was swimming with friends near 6th Avenue South around 7 p.m. on April 20 when a wave knocked him down and a strong undertow pulled him farther into the ocean. Clemons was pulled from the water and rushed to the hospital, where he spent several…
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‘I Can’t Swim’: Bahamian Plane Crash Survivors Recall Water Rescue | FOX 35 Orlando
After nearly five hours in the water following a small plane crash off the coast of Florida, Olympia Outten shared her experience of waiting for rescue, urging her niece to swim to stay alive.
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Mother Charged After Cocaine Found in 2 Toddlers Who Drowned | CW39 Houston
A mother has been arrested in Florida and charged in the deaths of her two toddler daughters after investigators determined both girls had cocaine in their systems when they died after being rushed to the hospital from a Katy home in February of this year.
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Water Safety Concerns Rise After Fatal Drowning | CTV News
Water safety organizations are urging caution after a fatal drowning raised concerns ahead of the summer season. CTV’s Dylan Dyson reports that safety advocates are reminding people to wear lifejackets, supervise children and stay aware near waterways. Officials say cold water and changing conditions can quickly become dangerous.
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Water Safety Tips From Goldfish Swim School | WSFA 12 News
As summer approaches and we prepare to head to the lakes and pools, it’s time to talk to your entire family about water safety.
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MSD of Lawrence Township Hosts Swimming Events to Promote Swim Safety | WISH-TV
In response to several drownings already reported in Marion County this year, Lawrence Township is launching a series of water safety events on Tuesday to get ahead of the summer swim season.
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YMCA of Metro Denver Offers Free Community Swim Lesson | CBS Colorado
As part of National Water Safety Month, the YMCA of Metro Denver is giving important instructions on how to stay safe.
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Swim School Specializes in Teaching Infants to Swim | CTV News
The Splash and Learn Swim School in Barrie offers free swimming lessons for children under 7 months.