Category: Safety

Arizona Flash Flood Kills Nine Swimmers, Video Captures Torrent

An air force unit in northern Thailand are teaching youths to swim to prevent them from drowning during their school break. https://youtu.be/Dkuzo8uyfpc

A veteran swimmer was brought back from the dead after nearly an hour – while the flags were lowered to half mast around him. Peter Marks, 75, had finished towelling down after his usual morning dip when he suddenly keeled over and stopped breathing. He was clinically dead for 55 minutes and has no memory…

In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, the sea is a constant reminder of a trauma for the refugees who crossed the water in search of security. But a group of swimming instructors in Lesbos, Greece, is working to help them overcome their fear and reconnect with the water.

When you get to Fort Polk and go through in-processing you will be required to complete the swim test. Due to potential flooding from Louisiana low areas it’s good to know all Soldiers are capable of swimming. https://youtu.be/S0MktSjzMyI

In addition to passing a Pre-entry Fitness Assessment, you will be required to pass a basic swim test before entry into the Navy. This video shows you what to expect and how to carry out each of the four exercises. https://youtu.be/gr5UDsTpQuk

Summer officially got under way on Sunday with many expected to flee to the beach over the upcoming months. With beaches full of swimmers and surfers, lifeguards are back on duty to ensure people swim safely. This afternoon they were educating a group of children on how to be water safe, teaching them where to…

Sea Rescue (South Africa) Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Course 2017