Category: Safety
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Man rescued from Arkansas River after jumping in for a swim
The water remains dangerously high in the Arkansas River and earlier this week in Canon City it almost cost one man his life.
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How Drowning Became a Tudor Nightmare | Absolute History
How drowning caused many deaths in the 16th century. https://youtu.be/F6Y22rIyLrQ
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Deputy Uses CPR To Save Man Who Drowned While Learning To Swim
A deputy saved a man’s life by using CPR after the man was found unconscious when he accidentally slid into the deep end of the pool while learning how to swim.
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Instructors stress swimming safety this summer
We want you to be worry-free in the water this summer. One of the best choices you can make is to invest in swim lessons! The younger kids start swimming the more confident they become in the water early on. It’s never too early to put your children in swim lessons. In fact, at Life Timekids…
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Lifeguard tips to stay safe while swimming in triple digit temps
Triple digits have caused the Las Vegas air to heat up, so this means more and more people are running to pools to cool off. So pool staff, especially lifeguards, are working hard and taking precaution to keep swimmers safe.
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Oklahoma toddler ends up in ER after swimming in Green Country lake
An Oklahoma mother says her toddler ended up in the ER after a swim in a Green Country lake. They say it happened after a trip to Bluestem Lake in Osage County.
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Recent triathlon deaths highlight danger of swimming portion
Three people have died during the swimming portion of recent Wisconsin triathlons, and experts say the water portion is the most dangerous.
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Algae considered too dangerous for swimming discovered in Lake Okeechobee
Samples of blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee have now tested at levels the Environmental Protection Agency considers unsafe for swimming.
