Category: Safety
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Drowning Risks Rise With Warmer Weather; Experts Urge Early Swim Lessons | ABC11
Before families head to the water, safety advocates have an important reminder: May is National Water Safety Month, and preparation can save lives. See ABC11
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High School Senior Drowns at Canyon Lake Days Ahead of Graduation | Arizona’s Family
An 18-year-old high school senior drowned at Canyon Lake on Friday, just days before his graduation. Jaysyn Robles drowned in Canyon Lake Friday afternoon. Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies say he was trying to swim across the cove when he began to struggle. Molly McBride reports. See Arizona’s Family
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Former Swimmer Not Surprised by Coach’s Arrest on Child Porn Charges | WKYT
A woman who says a high school swim coach once sent her inappropriate messages as a teenager says she’s not surprised by his arrest this week on child pornography charges. See WKYT
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Swimming Safety Ahead of Summer Break | KXAN
Summer break is right around the corner, and that means more time at the lake or pool.
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Water Safety Month: Important Swim Skills for Kids | FOX 5 Washington DC
It’s almost summer – and now is a great time to focus on swim skills for kids! FOX 5’s Annie Mae visited an aquatic center in Germantown to share tips on getting children more confident and safer in the water.
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Restoration of Life-Saving Rings Along Cocoa Beach Drags on Amid Legal Battle, Recent Drownings | FOX35
With three drownings reported in less than three weeks, the community is questioning why life-saving equipment was removed from the sand during a peak safety crisis and is still missing. See FOX35
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Water Safety Tips for Swimmers as Outdoor Season Begins | WFXR News
With the weather warming up, outdoor pools and bodies of water are reopening, but it’s important to ensure the water is clean, clear, and balanced with the right chemicals, and to use Coast Guard-approved life jackets for safety.
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2 People Die After Drowning in Suspected Rip Currents in Florida: “It’s So Tragic” | CBS Mornings
Local authorities in Florida say two people died over the weekend after drowning in suspected rip currents. Cristian Benavides shows how to spot a rip current and what to do if you get caught in one.
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Beach Officials Warn of Rough Surf Following More Than One Drowning Death This Weekend | WESH 2 News
Beach officials warn of rough surf following more than one drowning death this weekend