Category: Safety

It’s swim to survive day in Canada. And students from the peace river south school district, not only beat the heat by being in water– They also dipped their toes in to a new life saving experience. CJDC’s Dalia Ashry with more.

Last year 84 people drowned in Hawaii. Today, free swimming lessons were offered at Leahi’s Swim School as part of a global effort to keep people safe out in the water.

As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) you will join a team dedicated to being the top emergency response unit in the world. Leaping from helicopters, swimming through raging seas, and saving victims whose lives are on the line, you will complete search and rescue missions in some of the most extreme environments imaginable. The motto…

Officials say a Waterbury woman has died after a boating accident in New Fairfield on Tuesday afternoon.

After her son August nearly drowned while on vacation, Casey signed him up for swimming lessons at the Y. Watch as this brave six-year-old jumps, floats, and swims his way through the water after learning important water safety concepts! This is their Y. Their Camera. Their Story.

Everyone who falls into cold water unexpectedly wants to follow the same instinct: to swim hard and fight the water. But when you fight it, the chances are, you’ll lose. Instead you need to stay calm and #FloatToLive.

We’re working with Swim England this year and talking about swimming as a family, the highs, lows, hurdles and achievements that come with learning to swim. https://youtu.be/d6l5f9znk8g